TROY SENIKStaff Writer One cannot get very far in contemporary current events without a discussion of the merits of democracy. On the international front, the Bush Doctrine’s relentless push for the democratization of the Islamic world has been an indelible aspect of both the highs and lows of the region over the past five years. But recent fulminations in Iraq, Lebanon and … [Read more...] about Ignorant voters induce a decline in democracy
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Pay NCAA players for performance
ASHTON ELLISStaff Writer According to Wikipedia, an “opportunity cost” is a phrase economists use to describe the cost of something in terms of an opportunity foregone. An example would be choosing to date a good-looking brunette instead of an equally attractive blonde because you (rightly) believe that the conversation will be less prone to digress into a discussion about the … [Read more...] about Pay NCAA players for performance
All doors open for freshmen
GLORIA SHELLERStaff Writer As the new school year approached, a small, dark cloud hung over my head. Thinking that my freshman year was officially over, I have started my descent into the sophomore slump. Now a senior, I have reflected on my freshman year at Pepperdine and can only imagine that it will go down in the books as the best year of my college career. There is no … [Read more...] about All doors open for freshmen
Average Joe’s defeat proves Dems too far left
CLIFFORD SMITHStaff Writer Joe Lieberman is one of the most popular senators in the United States, a former vice presidential candidate, and currently, the loser of Democratic primary in his home state of Connecticut. He lost to a man named Ned Lamont, who dislikes the Iraq war, has a big pile of cash, and absolutely nothing else. Lieberman’s only rival for most popular senator … [Read more...] about Average Joe’s defeat proves Dems too far left
Common sense must prevail in U.S.
JIM COHENStaff Writer Growing up in the Midwest, I always laughed when politicians would stop on by for a visit and lecture on the importance of morals and values. They’d tell us, “Morals and values are good,” and, “Responsibility is the fiber of a good life.” Hearing politicians say these kinds of things was nothing new or inspiring to us because we believe morals, values and … [Read more...] about Common sense must prevail in U.S.