Staff Editorial The fall television season is in full swing and viewers can indulge in their favorite shows. Producers know that to maintain viewers, the shock value of their shows has to meet audience entertainment demands. While popular series like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “24” rely on top-notch writing and plot lines to retain popularity, many reality television series have … [Read more...] about Trashy TV: reality’s newest ‘flav’
Perspectives
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