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The Third Side of the Coin: Old technology powered fallen shuttle

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By Roy D. AdlerProfessor of Marketing  The events surrounding the disintegration of the space shuttle Columbia have been widely reported for the past two weeks. Memorial services were held amidst a national outpouring of grief, yet analysis of the root cause of the situation has been remarkably shallow. For example, we know in detail how the missing heat-deflecting tiles may … [Read more...] about The Third Side of the Coin: Old technology powered fallen shuttle

Does extensive media coverage go too far?

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By Audrey ReedOpinions Editor  With war in the air and the nation in crisis, the news media is full of excitement. When the shuttle exploded, when the Columbine shootings happened and when the Twin Towers and Pentagon were attacked, television news programs and newspapers were packed with information about victims, possible reasons for the tragedy and experts opinion. … [Read more...] about Does extensive media coverage go too far?

Now is not the time for Iraqi invasion

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By Dr. Dan CaldwellPolitical Science Professor  On Feb. 5, Secretary of State Colin Powell powerfully presented evidence that Iraq has violated a number of United Nations resolutions and is currently developing, storing and deploying weapons of mass destruction. Does the evidence that Secretary Powell presented justify an American invasion of Iraq? I believe that there are … [Read more...] about Now is not the time for Iraqi invasion

Oops, R. Kelly did it again

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By Doug StevensAssistant Opinions Editor  With 21 charges relating to child pornography already under his belt (no pun intended), R&B singer R. Kelly has been arrested once again, this time for digital images that were found during a search of his Florida apartment. The images feature an under-age nude girl, but she has not been confirmed as the same girl from the infamous … [Read more...] about Oops, R. Kelly did it again

Random Thoughts: Prof, student sex policy must be equal

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By James RiswickStaff Writer  So the faculty is having a problem with the sex policy, eh? How interesting. Seems to me like it would be a rather dubious double standard if Pepperdine’s professors could engage in unbridled carnal lust and sin whilst we crazy students cannot. Not that lifting the ban for students would really increase the amount of such behavior, but as long as … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts: Prof, student sex policy must be equal