By James RiswickStaff Writer An idiot is defined as someone with an IQ below 25. I find this strange, because you would think it would take a higher score to get into Pepperdine. Yet somehow, 41 percent of the student body qualifies as complete and certifiable idiots. According to a Harvard study done from 1993 to 2001, that same number of students admitted to drinking and … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts: Pick one—driving or drinking
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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