Perspectives

GLORIA SHELLERStaff Writer The Black Plague, mad cow disease and now the bird flu. What do all these have in common? Animals. Proof that humans prevail. No, but it is true that all the epidemics have been spread through seemingly unfavorable animals. Who really likes birds anyways? I’ve been hearing a little more than I’d like to about the Avian Influenza Type A than I’d like. … [Read more...] about U.S. ducks the bird flu

The attack on William Bennet in the Oct. 27th issue of the Graphic is not only an affront to me as a Pepperdine alum, but totally misrepresents what I know, first hand, to be true, since I worked as Dr. Bennett’s assistant for five years. Ms. Brittany dean parrots Rep. John Conyers’ (D-MI) now discredited, partisan charge by repeating his misquote, using the first part of a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor:Bennett comments were taken out of context

RACHEL JOHNSONPerspectives Assistant With the 1998 impeachment of former President Bill Clinton, many conservative activists became undying allies against his administration and its perceived forceful liberal platform. Trust had been violated, morals had been disregarded, and many felt Clinton’s actions indicated that all Democrats cheapened the value of the law. Ironically, … [Read more...] about Washington morals lack consistency and ethics

JIM COHENContributing Writer The release of the iPod Nano was welcomed with rave reviews and sales of more than 1 million units in its first 17 days on the market. The credit card-size music player replaced the iPod Mini. The Nano is smaller, lighter and best of all, it has a color screen. The excitement of Nano users went from elation when ordering their new tech gadget to … [Read more...] about Lawsuit filed over Nano

TROY SENIKStaff Writer In an ideal world, no matter how naturally well-mannered they are, every child should always have two parents to shepherd them through the rigors of life. Think, then, of our two major political parties as fulfilling the same role on a national level. Of course, there will always be some children who need more discipline and guidance than others (I’m … [Read more...] about Parties play parental roles on a national level