Perspectives

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.

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

CLIFFORD SMITHContributing Writer Regardless of what happens, it seems to me that one of the great geo-political “What Ifs” of the past couple of decades will prove to be “What if Ariel Sharon had been able to see his vision through to completion?” We don’t know if Israeli Prime Minister Sharon will survive his massive stroke for long, but it does seem to be highly unlikely … [Read more...] about Sharon’s political legacy must continue

SHANNON KELLYPerspectives Editor The Internal Revenue Service recently sent a letter to the Graphic. How nice of them to think of us. I saw the envelope on the news desk and read the notice: “YOUNG PEOPLE MUST REPORT TAX CHEATS TO THE I.R.S. IT IS YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY.” Serious business, I’d say. I read on, (back in lowercase font) “If a family member is living beyond their … [Read more...] about Patriotism redefined by the IRS

ASHTON ELLISContributing Writer In a generation of giants, Benjamin Franklin towered over the American landscape like few politicians have since. The holder of an honorary doctorate from Oxford could claim many titles: scientist, college president, founder of the first public library and volunteer fire department. It was his work as a statesman though, that solidified his place … [Read more...] about Remember America’s leaders