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
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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?
Iraq can expect war if U.N. laws are broken
By Kevin KumalaStaff Writer The Iraqi regime under current President Saddam Hussein has long defied the international community’s will for peace and stability. The United Nations has repeatedly issued resolutions condemning and sanctioning it for its stubborn and uncompromising stance on self-containment and disarmament. The regime has enforced a brutal and tyrannical policy … [Read more...] about Iraq can expect war if U.N. laws are broken
Pop? Coke? Soda? Why should we care?
By Audrey ReedOpinions Editor College is full of meeting new people. People at Pepperdine hail from many areas of the nation. The montage of people at Pepperdine brings together different regions each with their own unique culture. America has many different cultural facets, yet everyone believes in and follows the same fundamental standards. Hearing about other local … [Read more...] about Pop? Coke? Soda? Why should we care?
Random Thoughts: Defending the casual Trekkie
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