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By Travis Weber & Nathanael BreedenStaff Correspondents  HEIDELBERG—“It will be the best experience of your life,” they told us. And having no reason to think otherwise, we believed them. We met in an airport, traveled roughly 11 hours by plane and bus, and arrived in Heidelberg, Germany, ready to begin what would end all too soon. And so our story began. Our story is … [Read more...] about Global Gab: What they told us to expect in Heidelberg

Sean GriffinStaff Correspondent  LYON, FRANCE—For those expecting the standard issue overseas article about “unforgettable experiences” and “life-long friendships,” I apologize; my pen is far too pompous and I too vain (my willingness to include a reference to personal vanity in an over-contrived newspaper article the most dangerous and ironic evidence yet). I do, however, … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Things I have learned in the ‘real’ overseas program

From the spires covered in exotic carvings to the distinctly non-Western architecture, the Hindu Temple in Malibu Canyon stands out. By Rebecca LawsonStaff Writer  What can students from a Christian university learn from visiting a Hindu temple? Plenty, according to Dr. Glenn Webb, professor of Asian Studies at Pepperdine University. “It is helpful in learning that Hindus … [Read more...] about Realm of the Gods

Finding personal info online is easier than you might think.By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer  DELETED. Imagine for a moment your driver’s license, your credit cards, your bank accounts and your identity erased from existence. Frightening thought, isn’t it? Unfortunately, with the advancement of technology and the invention of the Internet, it has become quite easy for … [Read more...] about Caught in a tangled Web