Perspectives

Melissa OverbeckPerspectives Editor The day Mahmoud Abbas won the Palestinian presidential election, he received congratulatory phone calls from both Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and President Bush. Both leaders separately invited him to meet with them.Abbas won the election to replace the late Yasser Arafat with 62 percent of the vote — a significant margin over his … [Read more...] about Sharon cuts off contact with Abbas prematurely

Chris SegalAssistant Perspectives Editor Los Angeles is known for having some of the worst traffic problems in the world. Most local freeways convert to parking lots during peak rush hours, but now traffic is more than a mere hassle; it has now become a mayoral campaign issue. Mayoral contender Bob Hertzberg has been making the rounds on talk radio shows to promote his ideas on … [Read more...] about Candidate’s bill raises questions

Daniel JohnsonArt Editor Last week I told everyone how I felt about the environment. I am all for the environment. but while few people wish for the wholesale destruction of nature, how many go out of their way to save the environment?  Truthfully, it is hard to take the environment into account when there is still television worth viewing. Ultimately, it is the inherent … [Read more...] about Goodyear and gum: making roads better

Pro: Affirmative action is an important part of balancing equality in the work environment and universities, and understanding its history is pivotal. Kristen SchultzContributing Writer To determine the value of affirmative action, its legislative and judicial history, as well as the present hiring and admitting practices of corporations and universities must be examined. It is … [Read more...] about Balancing Inequalities: Should the practice of affirmative action continue?

  The week of Peace, Hope and Justice is a time when Pepperdine remembers an era of our nation’s history and our school’s history when minorities were not given equal treatment. By the line up of events, most notably Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech in Washington D.C. on Aug. 28, 1963, the university has put thought and effort into the week. However, 40 years … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Changes in race relations