Perspectives

Letters to the editor Dear Editor, In the Feb. 7 follow-up story about the theft that occurred at Pepperdine’s villa in Florence, those robbed feel the need to respond to the inaccuracies uttered by the dean of international programs and the director of insurance and risk management, Dr. William Phillips and Dr. John E. Watson, respectively. Phillips was quoted saying that it … [Read more...] about Students speak out over theft

Nicholas Mah Hunter S. Thompson coined the term “Gonzo Journalism,” a strange and interpretive style of reporting. Many of you have already been exposed to it through the book turn movie “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” In “Gonzo,” a reporter’s mission is to record absolutely everything that is happening from a central role of involvement in the scenario. In an article he … [Read more...] about ‘Fear and Loathing’ in Speech 180

The Catholic Church must be required by law to give the names of clergy who are guilty of sexual abuse to the police.By James RiswickAssistant Opinions Editor Former priest John J. Geoghan of the Boston archdiocese has been accused of sexually abusing more than 130 children in a span of 30 years. If this isn’t disturbing enough, the Church was well aware of these accusations … [Read more...] about Pro & Con:  Does the church have to turn over priests?

When the camera flashed to the various teams that just learned they had been invited to the NCAA basketball tournament, the players were all smiles, jumping up in celebration. Including our Pepperdine Waves. All but one team: Gonzaga. When the CBS cameras showed the Spokane team there were boos and frowns. Coach Mark Few was scowling. Gonzaga, it seems, didn’t like its No. 6 … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial:  Feel sorry for the Zags? Think again

By Randall MaddoxContributing Writer In her article in the Feb. 21 Graphic, Dr. Marilyn Misch argues against acceptance of homosexuality.  I am compelled to respond, for it seems to me that these arguments derive from faulty premises and loaded terms, and they misrepresent or ignore altogether the tough questions we must consider concerning the matter.  The entire foundation … [Read more...] about Finding answers on a journey of faith