Perspectives

Rachel JohnsonStaff Writer One of the first things I noticed upon my return from overseas was a sign in the open field behind Malibu Colony, proclaiming the land to be the future site of the Malibu Legacy Park. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Malibu is known for its natural beauty. Yet many areas in Malibu, especially along Pacific Coast Highway, are downright … [Read more...] about New park needed for beautification

Staff Editorial Less than 500 students voted in last week’s SGA elections. The representative student body, SGA, has the potential to be a powerful voice on campus that can present administrators with suggestions and solutions backed by the weight of the student body. With approximately 1/6th of the student body voting for the 31 open positions in SGA, the student body has … [Read more...] about SGA and students disconnected

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

ASHTON ELLISStaff Writer With the Supreme Court’s new session fast approaching, many pro-lifers are wondering whether new additions John Roberts and Sam Alito will attempt to overturn legalized abortion.  But what if the long sought reversal of Roe was unnecessary? What if abortion became irrelevant?  Not less important, not outlawed — irrelevant. Imagine living in a country … [Read more...] about Laws not  necessary to  stop abortion

Staff Editorial It is understood that the people on Pepperdine’s Board of Regents have contributed greatly to this University.The board, however, makes some of the most important decisions affecting this university and does so without any student representation. Not only that, it is virtually unapproachable by the student body and refuses to respond to any inquiries made by the … [Read more...] about Board unfair, closed to students