In popular culture, college parties are stereotyped as being wild keggers that last until everyone passes out or the cops break down the front door. “Animal House” created a genre that continues on to this day with movies like the “American Pie” series and “Van Wilder.” The largest nationwide study to date confirms that most college students overestimate the amount of alcohol … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: AlcoholEdu benefits students
Perspectives
Meat-eaters don’t add to world hunger crisis
SHANNON KELLYAssistant Perspectives Editor On Saturday afternoon, I watched two of my friends barbecue eight huge steaks. Mouths watering, Mat tended to the not-so-lean cuts that sizzled on the grill while Adam excitedly marinated the next batch. By the time their plates were licked clean, they had probably devoured the equivalent of one medium-sized cow. It would have been an … [Read more...] about Meat-eaters don’t add to world hunger crisis
Swear allegiance to our flag
CHRIS SEGALPerspectives Editor U.S. District Judge Lawrence Karlton ruled recently that the Pledge of Allegiance “violates schoolchildren’s right to be free from a coercive requirement to affirm God.” This ruling puts the case back on track for another round in the Supreme Court. Doctor, attorney and atheist activist Michael Newdow filed multiple lawsuits in 2002 to take the … [Read more...] about Swear allegiance to our flag
Gay marriage legislation
Lisa Cumbie/Art Editor PRO BEN TEXTERContributing Writer Many civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia, classical Greece and pre-Christian Rome adopted relatively tolerant policies toward same-sex relationships. On the other hand, the Roman Empire allowed for a galvanized unpropitious view of homosexuality to surface. In fact, Byzantine emperor Justinian published a law in 529 B.C. … [Read more...] about Gay marriage legislation
Letter to the editor
I am not about to give an unequivocal endorsement of Greek life, and coming from the Greek adviser on campus, that may come as a surprise to some. Last week’s pro-con articles on joining a fraternity or sorority made me reflect on my own experience as a fraternity member at Pepperdine, and the relative wisdom I have accumulated through hindsight and several years as an adviser. … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor