Jim CohenStaff Writer The United States Senate successfully passed immigration legislation only hours before Congress left Washington D.C. for a six-week recess in the run-up to the mid-term elections held on Nov. 7. The legislation funds a 700-mile fence on the border between the United States and Mexico to stymie the flow of illegal immigrants crossing the border into the … [Read more...] about Border fence ignores broader immigration issues
Perspectives
Cigarette tax and abortion top ballot issues
If Prop. 86 passes, price per pack could hit $7, putting holes in pockets and opening doors for smugglers and black markets. Troy SenikStaff Writer California has consistently charmed the world with its immaturity. It is, after all, a land of languid beachfront communities, oxygen bars and actors in chief. But over the years, the specific form that this perpetual youth has … [Read more...] about Cigarette tax and abortion top ballot issues
ICC and SGA split, healthy breakup
Staff Editorial Attention students. This year welcomes a change on campus that is worthy of notice. No, wednesday convo has not been cancelled and parking spots have not been added — this change has to do with student groups and activities. We know Pepperdine’s political workings do not strike a cord with all students, though. This fact is impossible to ignore, especially if … [Read more...] about ICC and SGA split, healthy breakup
Cell phone bill must expand
Scott MillerPerspectives Assistant After six years of trying, California Sen. Joe Simitian, D — Palo Alto, finally got his anti-cell-phone-while-driving bill, SB1613, passed (effective July, 2008), with Gov. Schwarzenegger supporting the passage. However, the bill still allows hands-free set ups for drivers. Usually, I am against the government getting too entangled in … [Read more...] about Cell phone bill must expand
Chavez’s harsh words overshadow admirable deeds
Marc Choquette Assistant Perspectives Editor Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s Sept. 20 comments to the United Nations should have sent a red-flag warning to every American. This is some of the strongest anti-U.S. rhetoric ever heard, among the ever-growing dissent around the world. “Yesterday, ladies and gentlemen, from this rostrum, the president of the United States, the … [Read more...] about Chavez’s harsh words overshadow admirable deeds