Staff Editorial Students, staff and faculty at Seaver College conduct daily life with a general feeling of safety and security. The quiet of the Malibu campus, indeed perhaps the serenity of the mountains overlooking the ocean, seduces us into believing that crime cannot penetrate our tiny bubble. The perception of safety and security is so strong that many students don't … [Read more...] about Sense of security may be biggest enemy
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Fetuses achieve ‘unborn child’ status
By Karma Salvato and Jennifer Muir Staff Writers PRO By Karma SalvatoStaff Writer Decision will go a long way in helping poor pregnant women get the health care they need and protect rights of the unborn. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5) The Bible reminds us that … [Read more...] about Fetuses achieve ‘unborn child’ status
When it comes to Convo, where’s the respect?
By Karma SalvatoStaff Writer Stop talking. Stop reading the newspaper. Or last night’s homework that you forgot to finish. Stop passing notes. Stop eating. Just stop. Sit quietly and give the speaker your undivided attention. Come on people, Convo is less than an hour of your life once a week. Is it so much to ask for a little common courtesy? It’s difficult to compete with … [Read more...] about When it comes to Convo, where’s the respect?
San Francisco politician wants to make homelessness a crime
By Rudabeh Shahbazi Staff Writer Ana lives in the filthy, contaminated ghetto of Skid Row. She hasn’t always lived on the streets. She ended up there after escaping from one abusive man after another, all heavily dependent upon drugs and alcohol. Now she lives in her friend’s tent, hiding from men who come to beat her for leaving them. The homeless who aren’t fortunate enough … [Read more...] about San Francisco politician wants to make homelessness a crime
Junta trial sends message to parents: Let the kids play
By Dylan Murphy Staff Writer Memories of my own experiences as a young hockey player flooded my thoughts. Last week when Thomas Junta was sentenced to between 6-10 years in prison for beating a fellow hockey dad to death on the ice while young children looked on, I couldn’t help but remember scenes from my past. I was just 11 and playing center for the Red Wings, one of the … [Read more...] about Junta trial sends message to parents: Let the kids play