Melissa Overbeck Perspectives Editor The Mexican government’s recent publication of a comic-book style pamphlet on how to safely cross the border is a direct affront to the country’s relationship with the United States. The two countries have pledged to work together on the problem of illegal immigration, yet this book serves as yet another sign of Mexico’s blatant disregard … [Read more...] about Guide promotes illegal immigration
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SGA has done a lot, but there’s more to do
Carl KasalekSGA President As the semester draws to a close, I wanted to take the opportunity to update you on a few of the projects SGA has completed this semester, and others that we are working to implement next semester and beyond. But before I discuss the details of the project I would like to emphasize how important it is that you voice your ideas to SGA. As it says in … [Read more...] about SGA has done a lot, but there’s more to do
Britney and other Peppervine rumors
Ryan Breedyk& Noah GodwinContributing Writer& Assistant Sports Editor Ostensibly we should be writing this under the auspices of intellectual dialogue, but we’re not. In true Thanksgiving fashion, the White Man (Ryan) and the Injun (Noah) have come together to provide you a feast of topics, usually discussed in private, but we’re bringing them front and center. Well, … [Read more...] about Britney and other Peppervine rumors
More Convos or none at all
Staff Editorial Convocation. To Pepperdine students, this word conjures up the all too familiar image of sitting in the Fieldhouse on Wednesday mornings with the rest of the student body. Some people think of singing and listening to speakers, others think of reading the newspaper or staring off into space. The unifying factor is that no matter what a student associates with … [Read more...] about More Convos or none at all
Powell’s exit sad but not surprising
Melissa OverbeckAssistant Pespectives Editor For many Democrats, Secretary of State Colin Powell’s resignation Monday extinguished the last glimmer of hope for the next four years. Powell was the main voice of moderation in an administration known for its extreme conservatism. His proposed replacement, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, will inevitably be more … [Read more...] about Powell’s exit sad but not surprising