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
Global Gab: Things I have learned in the ‘real’ overseas program
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
Realm of the Gods
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
3.1415: A taste of his own medicine
By Sarah PyeStaff Writer I recently encountered an amusing article in the weekend edition of USA Today while searching for the crossword puzzle (blast that boring news stuff, give me a game) and attempting to choke down one of those hard little airline rolls that they call “breakfast” but were really manufactured sometime during the Eisenhower administration. The article … [Read more...] about 3.1415: A taste of his own medicine
Whatever: Say a simple thank you and mean it
Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer Grazie. Danke. Merci. Gracias. Arigato. Obrigada. Toda. Mahalo. Takk. Thank you. No matter what language you say it in, the meaning behind the word (or words) is the same. Unfortunately, this simple expression seems to have become as rare as a blue diamond. We all learned the importance of saying “please” and “thank you” when we were … [Read more...] about Whatever: Say a simple thank you and mean it