Photos and Graphics by Chad Jimenez Over the past few years, Pepperdine has been receiving an increasing amount of international applications, a majority of which are coming from China. At least 40 percent of international students enrolled at Pepperdine University are from China, according to Pepperdine’s website. For Fall 2016 Pepperdine received 11,828 applications and … [Read more...] about Increase in Chinese International Students at Christian Universities Allow for Spiritual Growth
Pepperdine Debate Team Hosts iDebate Rwanda
Photos by Chad Jimenez The iDebate Rwanda team spent this past week at Pepperdine as part of their national debate tour. Pepperdine Debate team hosted iDebate Rwanda as they visited classes to discuss global, local and personal issues, Assistant Director of Debate and Professor of Communication Abi Smith said. Bruce Intwali Murangira was one of the members of iDebate … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Debate Team Hosts iDebate Rwanda
Residence Halls Receive Fire, Life, Safety Inspections
Photos Courtesy of Jennevieve Fong and Morgan Buhler Fire, Life and Safety Inspections occurred this past week for George Page, Lovernich and Drescher residence halls. LA County requires that Pepperdine conducts these inspections throughout the year and includes academic and residential areas on campus, according to Associate Director of Housing Luke Bost. "The … [Read more...] about Residence Halls Receive Fire, Life, Safety Inspections
Carl Randall Runs for Malibu City Council
Photo Courtesy of Carl Randall “Don’t complain unless you’re willing to work to makes things better. If there’s a problem, fix it.” This is the family motto that Carl Randall, a second-generation Malibu resident running for Malibu City Council. Instead of complaining, one should get involved and fix the problem, Randall said. Information regarding Randall and his … [Read more...] about Carl Randall Runs for Malibu City Council
Eric Rogers Skateboards for Faith
Photos Courtesy of Eric Rogers and Chad Jimenez Junior Eric Rogers said he wants to break the typical stereotypes of what it means to be a Christian. For Rogers, he said being part of a flipping, grinding and carving culture breaks the stereotype that most Christians are old people in a church. He has found a way to combine two things that bring him joy: faith and … [Read more...] about Eric Rogers Skateboards for Faith
