James RiswickStaff Writer There’s a certain minority group being discriminated against in this fine country. A group that has been forced “into the woodwork” so to speak because they fear they will be persecuted, labeled and made fun of. I am, of course, talking about the casual Trekkie. I began to think about this after seeing two films this past year: “Star Wars Episode II: … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts: Defending the casual Trekkie
Perspectives
Smokers aren’t breaking the law
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief These days, smoking a cigarette feels like a crime. People frown at you as they walk by, look at you like you’re doing something wrong, or what’s worse, act as if you have some terrible, contagious disease that must be avoided at all costs. Why has the anti-smoking trend gone so far as to evoke disgust at the mere thought of a smoker? Simply … [Read more...] about Smokers aren’t breaking the law
Staff Editorial: Take a stand, any stand
This week Pepperdine celebrates peace, hope and justice during a time when there seems to be very little peace, hope and justice in the world. War with Iraq appears to be inevitable. North Korea’s nuclear arsenal strikes fear into the hearts of everyone – including many who remember the horrors of battle in that country. The war against terrorism continues unabated, with new … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Take a stand, any stand
The Third Side of the Coin: Public universities don’t uphold free market values
By Jason EppinkStaff Writer The University of Michigan has the right to admit whomever it wishes into its school — except for the fact that it is funded by Michigan and American taxpayers and that gives the government say over its admissions policies. While judges and politicians quibble about the merit of preferential treatment in admissions processes, the larger and more … [Read more...] about The Third Side of the Coin: Public universities don’t uphold free market values
Does race have a place in university admissions?
Con: University of Michigan’s point system gives an unfair advantage to minority groups.By John AdamsStaff Writer War with Iraq, nuclear weapons in North Korea, al-Qaida, the University of Michigan point system? What? How can one be concerned with an admissions system at the University of Michigan while threats of global destruction and certain doom dominate the headlines? … [Read more...] about Does race have a place in university admissions?