Joann LeeStaff Writer A little more than half a century ago marked the beginning of Pepperdine University’s annual Bible Lecture series. Modeled after similar programs at Abilene Christian, David Lipscomb, and Harding universities, the Bible Lectures were “committed to pursuing the highest academic standards within a context which celebrates and extends the spiritual and … [Read more...] about The Bible Lectures celebrate Christian spirituality
KWVS: please, less metal in the mix
Staff editorial Cruisin’ PCH on a sunny 75-degree Southern California afternoon; ocean is sparking, soft breeze blowing, and to top it off, your best mix is blasting as you sing at the top of your lungs – perfect. Suddenly, something goes terribly wrong as an annoying clicking ends the moment and Britney keeps repeating herself over and over, at remarkable speeds — the CD is … [Read more...] about KWVS: please, less metal in the mix
U.S. should look to Swiss for Iraq solutions
ASHTON ELLISStaff Writer The main problems facing Iraq are ethno-religious, economic and the structure of its government. Thankfully, these are not new problems, nor do they require new solutions. For those who prefer that Europe, rather than the United States, receives credit for solving the Iraq puzzle, a nod toward Switzerland may provide the answer. It is often said that … [Read more...] about U.S. should look to Swiss for Iraq solutions
Public school system must change in near future
TROY SENIKStaff Writer Thomas Jefferson spoke virtuously in 1817 as he attempted to build support for the Elementary School Act; “[We proposed a plan] to avail the commonwealth of those talents and virtues which nature has sown as liberally among the poor as rich, and which are lost to their country by the want of means for their cultivation.” Eight years after leaving the … [Read more...] about Public school system must change in near future
Female majority likely permanent
GLORIA SHELLERAssistant Perspectives Editor It’s not hard to see when walking around campus that there are clearly more women than men at Pepperdine. There are more women’s freshmen dorms, more sororities and even more women working at the Graphic. In a meeting with a member of the administration, it was said that Pepperdine is looking to admit more men to Seaver. At first, … [Read more...] about Female majority likely permanent