Perspectives

CHRIS SEGALPerspectives Editor All four of my high school years were spent learning about the United Nations and then applying what I learned at local conferences on the weekends. I was one of those nerdy kids who wrote resolutions and gave speeches for a program called Model United Nations. Having spent all that time researching international topics and then role playing, I … [Read more...] about Non-government organizations aid millions of refugees abroad

GARY GALLESGuest Columnist Before John Roberts' nomination to the Supreme Court, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D - Nev.) said, “With this nomination the President should choose to unite the country, not divide it.”Afterward, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean claimed that the opportunity to “bring this country together” had been missed.  The problem is … [Read more...] about Roberts unlikely to unify America

GLORIA SHELLERContributing Writer It is hard to fully grasp a situation unless it’s in your backyard, so considering the idea that we have an illegal immigration problem is hard fathom in Malibu. But the problem is closer to home than some people think. The truth is, only a couple of miles north of Malibu, the overflow of illegal immigration is rearing its head. And I would … [Read more...] about Citizens of border states are taking charge with the lack of government response to illegal border crossing.

SHANNON KELLYAssistant Perspectives Editor Cindy Sheehan finally left the president’s ranch in Crawford, Texas on Aug. 31. But she isn’t taking down her tent to join her family and properly mourn her son’s death. Sheehan and the anti-Bush brigade have decided to mobilize, literally. She’s taking her show on the road, tour buses and all. The Sheehan Show, which is officially … [Read more...] about Sheehan’s bus tour dishonors son

Recently the Pepperdine community has become increasingly aware that the university not only looks at students’ personal Web sites but also will use the material as a basis for disciplinary action. Some found out about this from the Aug. 29th edition of the Graphic, but others found out over the summer when they received a letter from the university accompanied by incriminating … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pep needs online content policy