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?
Perspectives
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
Gay TV: Good biz or bad idea?
By Karma Salvato Staff Writer “Dawson’s Creek” has one. So do “Felicity,” “ER,” “Spin City” and “NYPD Blue.” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Friends” and “Will & Grace” have two. Oh yeah, don’t forget the ever-popular recent Golden Globe winner “Sex and the City” and of course the crass, yet new favorite among the younger generation, “South Park.” Don’t overlook MTV’s “The … [Read more...] about Gay TV: Good biz or bad idea?
Mah World
Nick Mah Ladies, let me tell you about my friend People have pointed out that this column is a bit negative, and that it’s a bit self-absorbed. Since I can’t disagree with either of these statements, I’ve decided that I would use this week’s space to help a friend of mine and hopefully one of you as well. Now, I’ve heard many girls around Pepperdine, indeed around the world, … [Read more...] about Mah World