Perspectives

Ashton EllisStaff Writer As chastened Republicans cast a hopeful gaze toward 2008, many are wondering who will be their next presidential nominee. The Democratic takeover of both congressional chambers, coupled with a retreating President Bush, gives campaigners an opportunity to run against Washington. But marketing one’s self as anti-establishment will not be enough to propel … [Read more...] about A new conservative majority

Jim CohenStaff Writer Yep, it’s that time of year again. A time when Americans are given the opportunity to gather with family and friends to enjoy a gluttonous occasion of excessive self indulgence. From turkey to stuffing, to cranberries and every kind of potato you can imagine. There is no better day to celebrate Thanksgiving than on a day when we can watch 12 hours of … [Read more...] about Season for joy not arguments 

Shannon KellyPerspectives Editor The minimum wage is a left-over, rotting New Deal policy masked by “well-intended,” legislative yak; a policy accepted by people who do not understand its implications. Fortunately, the past decade’s Republican reins repressed statist policies, but the recent elections handed power to a group of people far too accepting of the same kind of … [Read more...] about Destructive policy ducks behind “good intentions”

Troy SenikStaff Writer Last week witnessed two of the most substantial events of the decade in U.S. foreign policy. On Sunday, the streets of the United States were mostly quiet, the typical Civus Americanus bathed in the listless glow of televised sports. By Wednesday, however, cell phones rang in a round, giddy exclamations punctuated the mid-morning and every eye sparkled … [Read more...] about Rumsfeld’s replacement unfit for the job

Camille GamboaContributor In 1998, President Clinton publicly made the term “sexual relations” very controversial. It was his distorted interpretation of this term that led to him lying under oath and eventually to his impeachment. Pepperdine's policies on sexual relations (from the student handbook), have the same problem because Pepperdine's policy-makers also have … [Read more...] about Pep’s sex policy should be explicit