RACHEL JOHNSON Staff Writer Out of all of the cute restaurants and quaint cafes in London, I found myself in the fast-food restaurant most commonly associated with the United States — McDonald’s. I didn’t have much of a choice, considering that my roommates were craving McFlurries and I wasn’t inclined to find my way back to the house on my own. What was more astonishing than … [Read more...] about Euro flab is out of style in London
Perspectives
Bush urges bipartisan spirit
SHANNON KELLY Perspectives Editor President Bush began his State of the Union address by commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.’s wife, Coretta Scott King, who died Tuesday. This statement was not political. It was simply human compassion. After hearing his words, there was no room for a single partisanship thought but only for respect from everyone who heard the president … [Read more...] about Bush urges bipartisan spirit
Drug tunnel stirs legalization issue
LISA CUMBIE/Art Editor GLORIA SHELLER Assistant Perspectives Editor Since the 1980s, the United States has been battling the war on drugs. While the catchy phrase has somewhat lost its meaning, the immense impact that drugs have on people’s lives certainly has not. I don’t support the people who don’t want to contribute to society and all they do is sit on their couches, high … [Read more...] about Drug tunnel stirs legalization issue
Pep’s alcohol policy should be case sensitive
CASSANDRA TICER Perspectives Assistant At a very young age, Christians are taught one main message and that is forgiveness. As a Christian university, Pepperdine strives to exemplify the characteristics the Bible teaches. But as students we must pause and examine whether our university portrays these teachings in all aspects of the school. However, we must also make sure that … [Read more...] about Pep’s alcohol policy should be case sensitive
STAFF EDITORIAL: Tech makes life less personal
LISA CUMBIE/Art Editor Conspiracy theorists prophesy the hostile takeover of the human work force by robots in the not-so-distant future. Techies tout the amazing capabilities and efficiency of the latest gadgets. We stand somewhere between the two forces, refusing to join either side no matter how convincingly they may shout, “red rover, red rover.” And the question remains: … [Read more...] about STAFF EDITORIAL: Tech makes life less personal