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Staff Editorial: How to recover the endowment

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Over the last year, no one has been left untouched by the faltering economy. Huge businesses in every sector, from airlines to accounting firms to retailers have gone belly up, and companies are faced with year-end deficits they haven’t seen in more than a decade. And although we live in semi-isolation from the rest of the world, Pepperdine University and its students have … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: How to recover the endowment

Random Thoughts: So ‘Dirrty,’ even Hef says no

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James RiswickStaff Writer I have two questions: First, what’s wrong with Christina Aguilera? I’m starting to worry about her, because this genie should go back into her bottle. Now, there’s nothing conservative-leaning about me usually, but quite frankly, even I’m starting to be offended. First the MTV Video Music Awards, then her appropriately named “Dirrty” video, then … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts: So ‘Dirrty,’ even Hef says no

Staff Editorial: Prof sex policy violates privacy

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There is a fine line between promoting Christian values and invading one’s private life. The committee behind the new sexual relations policy in the Seaver faculty handbook has not only crossed that line, but threatened disciplinary actions to punish those who may not be living in accordance with the Bible. The 14 lines, which include attribution to Scripture, include: … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Prof sex policy violates privacy

Should cloning be continued?

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Con: The idea of cloning is fascinating, but is too dangerous to be pursued.By Audrey ReedOpinions Editor In “Jurassic Park,” in MTV’s “Clone High” and even in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the human fascination with reproducing living organisms in a test tube is exhibited. Undoubtedly, this development is intriguing. One hundred years ago cloning a cat or even a frog would … [Read more...] about Should cloning be continued?