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Random Thoughts: 300 reasons why The Simpsons are ‘excellent’

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By James RiswickStaff Writer Ahh, The Simp-sons… This melodic sound and those fluffy white clouds over Springfield act as Pavlovian bait as we plop ourselves down on the couch for yet another half-hour devoted to America’s favorite yellow-tinted family. This past Sunday marked the Simpsons’ 300th episode, and although it was in a way its 302nd thanks to the discounting of two … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts: 300 reasons why The Simpsons are ‘excellent’

Squad deserves more support

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By Audrey ReedOpinions Editor  Whether cheerleading is a sport is debatable. What is not debatable, however, is Pepperdine cheerleaders receiving very little support from administration and students. In terms of fiscal support, cheerleaders have a meager budget which barely covers the cost of uniforms. In fact, each member of the squad has to pay some of their own money to … [Read more...] about Squad deserves more support

Staff Editorial: Housing policy tough, but fair

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Food, water and shelter are the three basic human needs. All three have had their rounds of discussion on campus and the surrounding area. Subjects include the Caf bulletin board, public access to the beach and finally the housing situation on campus. Last week, the Office of Housing and Community Living announced that a new method of divvying up the much-coveted on-campus … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Housing policy tough, but fair

Should America temporarily halt its space program?

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Con: United States should consider scaling back instead of following our ‘heart’s desire.’By Elice GiorgioneStaff Writer In light of the recent Columbia disaster, it is inevitable to ask: should we, after such a jarring tragedy,  continue to pursue manned space exploration? On Feb. 4, President George W. Bush answered that question at a memorial service at Houston’s Johnson … [Read more...] about Should America temporarily halt its space program?