Pepperdine students are above average. And it’s not something they should be proud of. According to a Harvard study between 1993 and 2001, 41 percent of Pepperdine students admitted to drinking and driving within the past 30 days. That’s 13.6 percent higher than the national average, but comparable to other colleges and universities. But do Pepperdine students WANT to be … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: It could happen to you
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Follow current events during, after war
By Audrey ReedOpinions Editor With the current state of affairs of the world, being educated about what is happening in Iraq has suddenly become en vogue. While students should want to know what the country they belong to is doing across the world and across the country during wartime, they should also have that same curiosity when things are more peaceful. In short, the … [Read more...] about Follow current events during, after war
Should Americans protest the war?
Con: Protesting a war that is half over is counterproductive and disrespectful.By J. Douglas Stevens Assistant Opinions Editor It is official — the war has begun. Yet protestors continue to walk the streets in a futile exhibition of civil disobedience. Remaining civilians can enjoy the decadence that our armed forces are fighting to protect. The people that are not involved … [Read more...] about Should Americans protest the war?
Religious perspectives & Iraq: Praying for peace provides answer
By Kevin KumalaStaff Writer March 17 President George W. Bush has declared an ultimatum for the Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein. The American president gave the Iraqi leader and his sons 48 hours to leave the country or face military conflict. As much as this may sound like an aggressive war-mongering policy, this whole notion of a preemptive strike against Iraq was made … [Read more...] about Religious perspectives & Iraq: Praying for peace provides answer
Religious perspectives & Iraq: War contradicts basic Christian ideas
By Dr. Joel FetzerNatural Science Professor The violence that George W. Bush is currently inflicting on the people of Iraq cannot possibly advance the cause of Christ and is completely contrary to Christian ethics. First, we have the teachings of Jesus. Trying to show that this war is compatible with the Gospels is like trying to prove that adultery is consistent with one’s … [Read more...] about Religious perspectives & Iraq: War contradicts basic Christian ideas