Photos by Callie MechelkeFreshman Natalia Escobedo prefers to worship in Spanish. Junior Ikechukwu Egwuonwu likes Nigerian Gospel music. Senior Anna Renfro enjoys traditional Christian hymns. Everyone worships differently. Worship isn’t just white, isn’t just Western, as scholars said some presume. Worship is colorful, global and shaped by all identities. “We … [Read more...] about Identity Inspires Worship
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Professor Speaks on Need for Gender Inclusive Perspective
Photos by Gabrielle NorteThe Women in International Studies series commenced with Heidi Hardt's lecture on how and why organizations such as NATO are incorporating women’s feedback to change policies that can improve national security.Hardt, who is assistant professor of political science at the University of California, Irvine, gave a lecture about "Gender Mainstreaming … [Read more...] about Professor Speaks on Need for Gender Inclusive Perspective
Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate to Date for Fall 2018
Pepperdine’s Office of Admission sent out admittance decisions to prospective Seaver students for fall 2018 on April 1, marking the lowest admittance rate ever for the undergraduate college, according to Pepperdine’s Director of Admission Falone Serna.Serna said the most recent data is from May 3, and is expected to change slightly up until the add/drop period of … [Read more...] about Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate to Date for Fall 2018
Professor Roslyn Satchel Details Her First Book
Photo Courtesy of Roslyn M. SatchelAssistant Professor of Communication Roslyn Satchel released her first book, “What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure and Entitlement,” on Nov. 15. Satchel’s latest piece of literature explores what the prevalent, subdued themes within movies are communicating to audiences, even when they are unaware of … [Read more...] about Professor Roslyn Satchel Details Her First Book
You Are, Indeed, A Child Of God
Photo by Katrina WarmeI was sound asleep when I was abruptly awakened by the pleasant voice of the flight attendant announcing our descent. I pushed the window cover up, and I saw the promised land for the first time with my own eyes. This was the land I was told flowed with milk and honey. There were palm trees and a mountain range that seemed to guide the plane to the landing … [Read more...] about You Are, Indeed, A Child Of God
