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
Perspectives
Everyone has to eat: so do it right and go organic
Dan YoderContributing Writer Eating, breathing and sleeping are the pillars of any healthy human life. It puzzles me when people do not place more emphasis on these essentials. However, it’s easy to overlook the importance of the simple things when a term paper is glaring you in the face or significant other “X” has yet to return your telephone call. Furthermore, diet has … [Read more...] about Everyone has to eat: so do it right and go organic
At Pepperdine, forget the Constitution
Melissa OverbeckAssitant Perspectives Editor For generations freedom has been a driving factor in the advancement of the human condition. It is the principle on which our country was founded and a principle that continues to shape our society and culture. It is the right of every man, woman and child to realize his or her dreams without interference or fear — the right of … [Read more...] about At Pepperdine, forget the Constitution
Goodbye Terrance, and other thoughts
Scott TrevathanStaff Writer The first week of school is always an enjoyable time for me because it is practically the only time that I enjoy going on campus. This year it has been a little difficult for me to take full advantage of my rigorous 13-unit schedule. I don’t know if it is the total lack of parking that is a result of all the 12-year-old looking freshmen driving … [Read more...] about Goodbye Terrance, and other thoughts
Convention gives Bush a boost
Scott WithycombePerspectives Assistant Coming out of the Republican convention, President Bush received a nice bounce in the polls. While many are calling the president’s two to four point gain (depending which poll you read) over his previous figures modest, it is a very important surge for the incumbent. The polls show Bush gaining over Kerry not only in a hypothetical … [Read more...] about Convention gives Bush a boost