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
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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
UN absent in Darfur
Rachel SacherStaff Writer In western Sudan, the region of Darfur is moments away from complete annihilation. Since 2003, more than 200,000 people have been killed according to a Sept. 15 New York Times article. In addition, 2 million have been forced to flee their homes. It is times like these that call for intervention. The ability to intervene rests in the hands of the … [Read more...] about UN absent in Darfur
Church of Christ faculty vital
Steven LemleyAssociate Professor of Communication I was asked by a student reporter to offer a brief comment “on the importance (or lack thereof) of Pepperdine’s staffing its faculty with members of the Church of Christ.” I gave a brief answer but it is a far more complex matter than my answer to him suggested. It is a difficult and delicate issue to discuss and its very … [Read more...] about Church of Christ faculty vital
Organic eats, a senseless investment
Ashton EllisStaff Writer Walking through a Whole Foods grocery store is like getting an invitation to sit at the cool kids’ table — you are just a better person for being there. Like Starbucks’ fair-trade coffee, Whole Foods lets you feel good by spending more. Instead of subsidizing Juan Valdez, you get to prop up family farms growing food the way nature intended — … [Read more...] about Organic eats, a senseless investment