James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor Over the years I’ve tried my best to get my columns in good and early. The article originally in this space was signed, sealed and delivered Sunday evening, and I was of the opinion that it was actually pretty good. I decided to take a break from discussing such vacuous topics as Lindsay Lohan, pop culture or international space stations … [Read more...] about Yeah, about Public Safety; I still do not feel safe here
Perspectives
Partisan mudslinging impairs progress
Melissa Overbeck Perspectives Editor Last week I took a trip to Westlake Village with a friend who insisted on listening to conservative talk radio for the duration of the ride. It was halfway through “The Sean Hannity Show” that I realized what it is that makes me despise partisan talk radio so much — it is absolutely filled with hate rhetoric. There is only a certain amount … [Read more...] about Partisan mudslinging impairs progress
Ownership and choice are key in Social Security reform
Scott Withycombe Perspectives Assistant “Today Social Security is strong. But by 2013, payroll taxes will no longer be sufficient to cover monthly payments. And by 2032, the trust fund will be exhausted, and Social Security will be unable to pay out the full benefits older Americans have been promised … I propose that we make the historic decision to invest the surplus to save … [Read more...] about Ownership and choice are key in Social Security reform
Staff Editorial: Creativity needed to heckle
For athletes, home-court advantage means having the support of your school behind you. However, fans are not only there to support the team; they are also there to heckle the opponents. As volleyball player John Grobe explained, heckling takes place throughout the league and players learn not to allow it to distract them from the game. Pepperdine fans are no exception. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Creativity needed to heckle
Iraqi voters take charge in deciding their future
Kelly DaviesStaff Writer I read the headlines in the weeks before. I heard about the precautions being taken. I saw the names of those killed — American, Iraqi, British — all in the name of democracy. And when Jan. 30 rolled around, I glanced at CNN’s coverage of the Iraqi election and thought briefly to myself, “Thank God.”But really, for what do I have to be thankful?I … [Read more...] about Iraqi voters take charge in deciding their future