A portion of David’s first letter. Image from Canyonwalker Connections. Editor's Note: All verses cited are from the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible. People often cite certain passages in the Bible to speak out against homosexuality. These passages are described as clobber passages because "people will 'clobber' people over the head with them," said junior … [Read more...] about What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?
Office of Admissions Adjusts to Uncertainty Brought On by COVID-19
Art by Caitlin RoarkHigh school senior Steven Song had planned to tour a few universities where he had been accepted so he could get a better idea of where he would spend the next four years of his life. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, however, many schools like Pepperdine have closed their campuses and canceled admissions events, leaving prospective college students like Song … [Read more...] about Office of Admissions Adjusts to Uncertainty Brought On by COVID-19
Rushed Return: How Shanghai Students Adapt in Response to Program Suspension
Students from the Shanghai program gather outside Leo's Taco Truck in LA after returning to the Malibu campus. Pepperdine made the decision to suspend the program on Jan. 28 due to the coronavirus outbreak, and now the 38 students are navigating the unexpected move back to California. Photo courtesy of the Pepperdine Shanghai Instagram Fewer than two weeks after … [Read more...] about Rushed Return: How Shanghai Students Adapt in Response to Program Suspension
Student Loneliness Taskforce Addresses Increasing Loneliness
Art by Gabby DiGiovanniAcross the nation, loneliness has become increasingly apparent among college students, and schools have been working to address the issue. Pepperdine is no exception.According to a National College Health Assessment Spring 2019 survey, 68% of Pepperdine student expressed that they had "felt very lonely," which is 3% higher than the national average.In … [Read more...] about Student Loneliness Taskforce Addresses Increasing Loneliness
Diversity and Inclusion Committee Amplifies Students’ Voice
Art by Ali Levens The Student Government Association (SGA) gives Pepperdine students who are passionate about diversity and inclusion a louder voice through the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The committee, led by SGA Director of Diversity and Inclusion Christian Abad, came together at their first meeting of the semester Wednesday, Jan. 29, to discuss ways to foster a … [Read more...] about Diversity and Inclusion Committee Amplifies Students’ Voice
