From lockouts to receiving records, Andrew Luck to RG3, the Saints and their sanctions to Ray Lewis and deer antlers, this year in the NFL has been filled with feel-good stories and controversy. Here are a few of the headlines from the season. This NFL season had a rocky start with the referee lockout that began in June. The football community was in an uproar as memes and … [Read more...] about NFL 2012-13 major highlights since September
Sports for dummies: football
Football is a much-loved sport in this country despite its short history and, arguably because of, its rough-and-tumble nature. Devotion to the sport has been a hallmark of the United States at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. In an attempt to provide a clearer account of this complicated sport, I first turned to Wikipedia, which quickly proved too … [Read more...] about Sports for dummies: football
Campus Ministry and UM cooperate
It’s common for students to confuse Campus Ministry and University Ministries, but they are actually two separate entities rooted in two different church traditions. The Pepperdine-affiliated University Church of Christ runs Campus Ministry, whereas Malibu Presbyterian Church operates University Ministries. The two groups work alongside Pepperdine’s own university chaplain to … [Read more...] about Campus Ministry and UM cooperate
Channel your inner damsel
Yes, as in being a damsel in distress. Pocket that incredulity — I’m not about to set the progress of feminism back a few decades. I won’t be endorsing the eyelash-batting and lower-lip-pouting variety of damsel. No “Oh my stars!” swooning or “little ol’ me just needs a big strong man” drawling. The kind of damsel-like activity I’m discussing is to be undertaken by guys and … [Read more...] about Channel your inner damsel
Satiate even a linebacker’s appetite
Get ready to push your responsibilities aside, people. The unofficial American holiday is approaching and is within days of our reach. Couch potatoes and beer bellies all across the nation are feverish in anticipation. And frankly, so are the exercise junkies and veggie eaters. That’s right, football goers and halftime-show lovers: It’s Super Bowl time! Whether you’re stoked … [Read more...] about Satiate even a linebacker’s appetite