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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

Terror tape brings attention to Bush spying

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JIM COHENStaff Writer Last week proved to be a very active time in the war against terrorism and the threats our country faces with targeted attacks against al-Qaeda members in Pakistan and a new audiotape released by Osama bin Laden. Hiding in a cave or hole, bin Laden warned Americans of future attacks as, “the operations are under preparation, and you will see them in your … [Read more...] about Terror tape brings attention to Bush spying

Partisanship: Ideology’s worst enemy

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TROY SENIKStaff Writer Those who search for harbingers of what a new year brings in the events of its first few weeks may want to consider avoiding Washington, D.C. for most of 2006. The sight of confessed criminal and lobbyist (but, I repeat myself) Jack Abramoff leaving a Washington courtroom dressed like a distant Corleone cousin certainly doesn’t bode well for the 12 … [Read more...] about Partisanship: Ideology’s worst enemy