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
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Facebook shows diverse opinion, some hateful
Marc ChoquetteAssistant Perspectives Editor While not an uncommon story these days, this particular pothole in the information superhighway caught my attention in that it had to do with the two-year old phenomenon Facebook. The incident involved a Pepperdine student starting a global Facebook group named “The Truth about Homosexuality.” In the group description, the reasons … [Read more...] about Facebook shows diverse opinion, some hateful
U.S. push for world-wide freedom must persevere
Neil RosekransStaff Writer Americans should look to Natural Law when considering their responsibility during this crucial period when war-time actions will shape this country’s future. The premise supposes that there is an underlying law that applies to all mankind. Transcending race, culture, borders, religion and time, it emphasizes that there are objective truths in this … [Read more...] about U.S. push for world-wide freedom must persevere
Political motives threaten security
Jim CohenStaff Writer An Aug. 29 speech by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has drawn ire from critics of the Iraq War. In his address to the American Legion, Rumsfeld used harsh rhetoric tacitly comparing critics of the Bush administration’s Iraq policy to Nazi-era appeasers. Rumsfeld said the administration’s critics are suffering from “moral and intellectual confusion,” … [Read more...] about Political motives threaten security
New format for “Survivor” is controversial but acceptable
Scott MillerPerspectives Assistant This season, the creator behind the hit show, “Survivor” (premiering tonight at 8 p.m. on CBS), decided to put a new twist on the show by creating tribes based on different racial ethnicities. This has caused some uproar among critics, and viewers, but is actually a legitimate move. This season there will be an Asian American tribe, an black … [Read more...] about New format for “Survivor” is controversial but acceptable