Ashton EllisStaff Writer With violence continuing to emanate from the Middle East, some may wonder whether a suicide bomber is making the same type of sacrifice as a first responder to a tragedy. He is not. If he were, the scope of the term sacrifice would broaden to include both the Sept.11 hijackers and the first responders who rushed into the crumbling buildings to save … [Read more...] about Sacrifice crucial for success
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Political decision must defy personal religious outlook
Scott MillerPerspectives Assistant As the end of September draws near, and more than a month until Election Day remains, mid-term campaigns are being thrown into over-drive. This means that voters are busy trying to decide which candidate has earned their vote this year based on stances on key issues. The problem is when these issues involve religious dogma. Religion has no … [Read more...] about Political decision must defy personal religious outlook
Questioning Geneva Convention threatens Bush’s moral merit
Jim Cohen Staff Writer In April, a young woman living in the Palestinian territory of Gaza was having a picnic on a beach with a young man. While driving home from her picnic, Yusra al-Azzam was forced to the side of the road and killed at gunpoint by the self-appointed Hamas religious police members, according to the Sept. 16 Times Online. Hamas is an acknowledged terrorist … [Read more...] about Questioning Geneva Convention threatens Bush’s moral merit
Greek life hinders social scene, community on campus
Marc ChoquetteAssistant Perspectives Editor Greeks. Sure, they were a rad bunch of people back in the 7th Century B.C. But going Greek these days is not quite the same as opening up a Gyro eatery and changing your last name to Petropoulos. No, Greek these days means the ever-popular fraternity and sorority scene on campuses. Long before the days of “Animal House,” Greek systems … [Read more...] about Greek life hinders social scene, community on campus
Doors closed at politicized Kerry speech
Shannon KellyPerspectives Editor A Public Safety officer made a huge mistake on Monday. Somehow he let a liberal through the guard gate resulting in a Smothers Theatre appearance by a Democratic (read — not Republican) senator — John Kerry (gasp). It is about time Pepperdine opened its doors to more people who do not fit the stereotypical conservative mold that so many … [Read more...] about Doors closed at politicized Kerry speech