Heather CloudStaff Writer Theoretically, this election should be an easy win for John Kerry. Almost 2 million jobs have been lost over the past four years and nearly 44 million Americans are still without health insurance. More than $200 billion has been spent on the war in Iraq and $1 trillion is slated to be cut from social security. Many of America’s allies have been … [Read more...] about Kerry must present a clear vision of America
Perspectives
A Modest ProposalJust a reminder: Don’t be ‘that guy’
Daniel JohnsonArt Editor Don’t be the guy in the movie theater who thinks that his opinions on the upcoming releases are important enough to share with the entire audience. When you are going out in a group to eat dinner and when the check comes everyone pulls some money out of their wallets, do not be the guy who opens the top of the wallet and looks inside (even though you … [Read more...] about A Modest ProposalJust a reminder: Don’t be ‘that guy’
Make a difference and vote
Staff Editorial With only 47 days remaining until Nov. 2, time is running short for Pepperdine students to make sure they will be eligible to vote on Election Day. We’ve all heard that it is important to get out and cast our ballots. But there are innumerable excuses as to why people don’t bother to vote: I don’t know how to register; I don’t have time; I can’t make it to the … [Read more...] about Make a difference and vote
2004-09-09 overbeck.htm
Students should definitely get out there and volunteer. However, Step Forward Day isn’t the best way to do it. Melissa OverbeckAssistant PerspectivesEditor Step Forward Day can be summed up in four words — great idea, poor implementation. No one wants to be the person to criticize something as well-intentioned as Step Forward Day: after all, how can the school go wrong with … [Read more...] about 2004-09-09 overbeck.htm
Your future degree takes a beating
James Riswick Associate Editor Nothing seems to get people all riled up more than having their money taken away. And here at Pepperdine, quite a lot of money is taken from us every day, from our high living costs to the Caf’s insanely expensive little boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. By now, most of you have hopefully heard of the extensive budget reallocation process that has … [Read more...] about Your future degree takes a beating