By Jordan MorrisAssistant News Editor Five distinguished scholars of religious and social thought will discuss the complex intersection between faith and social issues March 6 and 7 in a conference entitled “Religion and Public Virtue.” Pepperdine School of Law professor Dr. Robert Cochran summed up his estimation of the event’s importance. “It will give our students and … [Read more...] about Conference links faith with society
Does creationism belong in schools?
Con: Creationism is a theological theory that belongs outside of the classroom.By Elice GiorgioneStaff Writer The fundamental tenet of creationism holds that mankind was manifest in the image of God in accordance with a strictly literal interpretation of Genesis. In this respect, it would be only natural to assume that any attempt to integrate this doctrine into our nation’s … [Read more...] about Does creationism belong in schools?
Staying ahead of the count
A 23-year battle with brain cancer has brought him to the edge of life and back. But it’s never stopped him from coaching the game he loves.By Kyle JorreySports Editor On a cloudless spring day in Malibu — one of those days where the vivid blueness of the Pacific Ocean can almost be too much to bear — Tari Frahm Rokus Field resembles something from a painter’s canvas. … [Read more...] about Staying ahead of the count
SGA movie channel kicks off
By Crystal Luong News Assistant Movie fans are a click away from free entertainment with the Student Government Association’s new movie channel on TV-6. Ten new films per month run on a daily schedule for on-campus viewing. Movies generally play once at 2 p.m. and later at 9 p.m. The movie channel shares TV-6 with Waves Radio, and broadcasts movies based on the availability … [Read more...] about SGA movie channel kicks off
University blocks student ‘quest for knowledge
By Jonathan RousseStaff Writer Sexual preference has become a topic of debate that has raised much disquietude among students, faculty, alumni and administrators at Pepperdine. The sex policy the university adjusted regarding its students and faculty is a reaction greatly inspired by past events that have occurred regarding the issue of homosexuality. The manner in which … [Read more...] about University blocks student ‘quest for knowledge