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Drug tunnel stirs legalization issue

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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

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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

NOW’s hypocrisy takes from its purpose

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BRIAN CHATWINStaff Writer Staff WriterThe golf season is about to start, and for this fan, it isn’t soon enough. Golf is a great game; testing mental concentration, emotional control and physical precision. I wish I could make a three- foot putt, but I digress. With the coming golf season, I thought back a few years ago to the protests held at the Masters Tournament, by the … [Read more...] about NOW’s hypocrisy takes from its purpose

Wal-Mart efficient and valuable in U.S.

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NEIL ROSENKRANSContributing Writer I recently saw a bumper sticker that read “Wal-Mart – Wrecking All Little Merchants and Ruining Towns.”  Did someone just say that the sky is falling?  Well, if nothing else, at least its respectful labels were politically correct. Those who live within the greater Malibu area might be unfamiliar with Wal-Mart because the retail giant stands … [Read more...] about Wal-Mart efficient and valuable in U.S.

Take a leap and buy hurdles

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STAFF EDITORIAL We here at the Graphic enjoy a good cause and nothing has caught our philanthropic eye more than the fact that the brand new women’s track team doesn’t have hurdles and starting blocks to use in practice. Also, the pre- existing men’s team lacks some items. We understand that the university underwent recent budget cuts and not all the departments, including the … [Read more...] about Take a leap and buy hurdles