By Hailey Amato Staff Writer Medellin, Colombia, has some of the worlds’ highest rates of murders, cocaine distribution and kidnappings. A city of only 2 million, small by American standards, it leads the world with a record 4,637 homicides per year. Although most see Colombia as home to ongoing guerrilla warfare and the world’s most famous drug trafficker, Pablo Escobar, … [Read more...] about Fear and golfing in Colombia
Lambert wins campus minister of the year award
By Melissa Overbeck Staff Writer Pepperdine campus minister Scott Lambert was not expecting an award. In fact, as he sat at his table at the National Campus Ministry Seminar final banquet, he was hardly paying attention to the presentation going on at the front of the room. He was suddenly called to attention when his friend pointed to the stage whispering, “Hey, I think … [Read more...] about Lambert wins campus minister of the year award
Llano grabs top spot
By Hailey Amato Staff Writer Stepping out from the shadows, sophomore Carolina Llano is ready to show that she is one of the best collegiate golfers in the country. Llano dominated the field at the NCAA Fall Preview Tournament last weekend, snatching first place at her team’s first showing since it finished second at last year’s NCAA finals. In doing so, she helped the … [Read more...] about Llano grabs top spot
Waves of Mercy roll through Alumni Park
Concert a success as more than 1,000 attend. However, it falied to make a profit and ticket revenue will not be going to cancer and RSDS research. By Virginia Thomas and James Riswick News Assistant and News Editor Music filled the ears of more than 1,000 students Saturday as the Waves of Mercy benefit concert rocked Alumni Park. Christian band Caedmon’s Call and Mark Schultz … [Read more...] about Waves of Mercy roll through Alumni Park
7th Heaven television show not quite divine
By Maya Minwary Assistant A&E Editor Flipping through the channels the other night, I came across the long-running Warner Brothers drama “7th Heaven.” Even after receiving applauds and cheers from many Christians everywhere as a rare upright, pro-family TV program, I’m still not a big fan of the show. Just ask any of my roommates — former and current — and they will … [Read more...] about 7th Heaven television show not quite divine