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Staff Editorial: Abolish prejudice starting with higher personal standards

We have certainly reached a new height of tolerance and equality— yet recent events have forced us to take a step back and assess the grim reality of prejudice and injustice. Full story

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Homeless need community, compassion

Homelessness and substance abuse are universal challenges. Given how they are rampantly misunderstood and stigmatized, acquiring a better understanding of them is imperative.

The world may face its end well before 2012

Conspiracy theorists, surviving ancient Mayans and small sections of the gullible populace believe that the world will come crashing to an end in 2012. I think the world will end a lot sooner.

Recognizing the futility of graduation stress

In exactly one month, one week and six days, I will officially be a graduate of Pepperdine University. (Not that I’m keeping track or anything.)

Tough smoking bans infringe on freedoms

Smoking is harmful to individual health, but widespread bans on smoking do more to infringe on individual rights than protect public health.

E-gadgets a great way to go green

With the green blogosphere blowing up about the recent “e-reader” craze, and the subsequent introduction of the iPad, I think it’s time to talk a little bit about the future of paper and the possibility for another pseudo-monopoly for Apple.

Pacifism holds key to peace

Because the reality of conflict is always more muddied than the narrative presented by politicians or military officials, violent acts on either side in war should never be idealized and celebrated as heroic.

Letter to the Editor 3-18

In response to the staff editorial “Bring student body together with better spring concert,"” I have to admit I was shocked by the immature and unprofessional way in which this piece was presented.

Coffee party offers a sweeter alternative

The Tea Party movement has marched steadily on, however disjointedly, enough so even to warrant a counter-movement: the recently formed Coffee Party.

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