Photo by Caroline Conder After a devastating breakup with the woman he thought would be his future wife, and a surgery to place a stent in his kidney in early 1989 when he was 25, Adjunct History Professor Randal Beeman reached one of the lowest points in his life. “I was taking pain medication, I was sad, I was drinking,” Beeman said. “And I come home one night, and I'm … [Read more...] about Love Brings Randal Beeman out of the Dark
Gash Updates the Community in an April President’s Briefing
Graphic by Karl Winter President Jim Gash hosted the final President’s Briefing of the spring 2022 semester April 6 via Zoom for Pepperdine community members. Gash said the briefings will resume in person in June and provided updates on COVID-19, study abroad programs and upcoming events. “As you recall, we don’t have President's Briefings in May because that is the middle … [Read more...] about Gash Updates the Community in an April President’s Briefing
Students Welcome the Addition of Howdy’s to the Caf
Students order from the new addition to the Caf — Howdy's. Howdy's is open in the Caf from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Photo by Graeson Claunch Howdy's is a local Malibu burrito company that opened in a section of the Waves Café on Feb. 1. Howdy's on-campus location is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Howdy's serves breakfast burritos, chicken, … [Read more...] about Students Welcome the Addition of Howdy’s to the Caf
Good News: The Impact of Kindness
I have noticed kindness is a virtue easily shown through a smile, a friendly conversation or a warm hug. Offering someone an encouraging word or a smile can be a simple way to brighten another's day, without exerting a lot of effort.When life gets busy, it is easier for me to focus inwardly on what I have to do, what homework I have or how stressed I am. However, I forget most … [Read more...] about Good News: The Impact of Kindness
Students Convene Weekly at the Well
University Chaplain Sara Barton gives the first sermon at the Well in spring 2022. The Well meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. Photos by Sammie Wuensche The Well provides students with the weekly opportunity to worship, reflect on a sermon and pray as a community. Senior Blake Farley, one of the Culture and Hospitality student leads for the Well, said the gathering seeks to … [Read more...] about Students Convene Weekly at the Well