Perspectives

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

Shannon KellyAssistant Perspectives Editor This just in: Politicians get treated like they’re special. Wait a minute, that’s old news. Everyone knows that Washington hot shots like Sen. Edward Kennedy (a random example) enjoy special perks, and lucky for them, the government has found yet another way to make their lives easier. Now cream-of-the-crop politicians can bypass … [Read more...] about Politicians get more perks thanks to the TSA

Kelly DaviesStaff Writer It is midsummer. You live in a narrow strip of land, a settler in a stateless limbo, part of a fierce battle that has raged for decades. The 26-mile stretch of land called the Gaza Strip has served as a breeding ground for violent opposition since Israel began supporting settlements in the Palestinian region following the Six Day War in 1967. You may … [Read more...] about Israelis evacuate strip