By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor Some people have never heard of Sri Lanka (pronounced “shree laanka”). Those who do know of the small country may not remember its exact location. However, after talking to sophomore Udyami Peiris, you can learn anything you need to know about the island 45 minutes southeast of India. Peiris transferred to Pepperdine from the … [Read more...] about FaceInTheCrowd: Udyami Peiris
Free speech: Coming to a wall near you
Proposed Freedom Wall would help advance Pepperdine’s mission to pursue truth. Scheduled to be erected later this semester, the wall provide a forum for free speech.By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor Pepperdine is a private university. But that does not mean that students have to leave their First Amendment right to freedom of speech at the front gate. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Free speech: Coming to a wall near you
Religious Write: America’s middle child getting the shaft
By Kristen LowreyStaff Writer In the family of modern American society, there are three children: Technology, Religion and Laziness. All three have been born of society, bred and nurtured by America’s history, drive for advancement and changed attitudes toward religion and spirituality. Technology successfully strives ahead, dragging along Laziness, the spoiled youngest child … [Read more...] about Religious Write: America’s middle child getting the shaft
Whatever: If you have a dream . . . follow it
By Karma Chrisitne SalvatoStaff Writer “Dreams are what make this life tolerable.” So true. And I have found that in a world full of continuous trials, occasional disappointments and the hurdles we must constantly endure to make us stronger — our dreams give us the strength and courage to face each new, daunting day. The quote is from one of my favorite movies, “Rudy.” The … [Read more...] about Whatever: If you have a dream . . . follow it
Global Gab: Um, Jimmy Eat World thinks they played at Pep
By Lindsey BeseckerStaff Correspondent FLORENCE—Winter break is finally over and it is time for a fresh start in the Florentine villa. Most of us are tired of traveling and living out of a bag, but we all have plenty of stories for the 10 new students in the house. One of my favorites deals with the Jimmy Eat World concert in Lyon, France. It was during the first week of … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Um, Jimmy Eat World thinks they played at Pep