Campus Ministry hosted its spring retreat last weekend in the mountains above Lake Hughes, to escape the distractions of civilization and focus on the spiritual contrasts of darkness and light. This semester’s retreat explored the theme “vs.” to represent the gray areas and challenges of a daily Christian walk. The worship and most speaker sessions were student led, with … [Read more...] about This little light of mine
Smokers aren’t breaking the law
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief These days, smoking a cigarette feels like a crime. People frown at you as they walk by, look at you like you’re doing something wrong, or what’s worse, act as if you have some terrible, contagious disease that must be avoided at all costs. Why has the anti-smoking trend gone so far as to evoke disgust at the mere thought of a smoker? Simply … [Read more...] about Smokers aren’t breaking the law
Spotlight on… Fred Winters
Outside hitterBy Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor Junior standout Fred Winters started playing volleyball to kill time until basketball season started up again. Growing up in British Columbia, Canada, Winters didn’t realize until high school that volleyball was what would dominate his future in sports. “I was always a basketball player first,” Winters said. “Then in high … [Read more...] about Spotlight on… Fred Winters
SGA budget passes easily
Ocean’s 37 allotment dominates spring budget.By Crystal LuongNews Assistant The Student Government Association passed its spring budget last night in Raitt Recital Hall with relatively minor commotion and in a little more than an hour. The total available funds, which amounted to $127,875, were allocated toward the executive board, individual classes, Ocean’s 37, General and … [Read more...] about SGA budget passes easily
Staff Editorial: Take a stand, any stand
This week Pepperdine celebrates peace, hope and justice during a time when there seems to be very little peace, hope and justice in the world. War with Iraq appears to be inevitable. North Korea’s nuclear arsenal strikes fear into the hearts of everyone – including many who remember the horrors of battle in that country. The war against terrorism continues unabated, with new … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Take a stand, any stand