To support U.S. troops, the Pepperdine alumni organization Waves of Service partnered with United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) last holiday season in a “Waves of Appreciation” project. Together they gave away 2,500 bags of food to military members as they boarded planes at the San Diego International Airport. The San Diego Waves determined that many of the U.S. servicemen … [Read more...] about Parents and alumni show gratitude to US servicemen and women
PsiU Think you Can Dance for paralysis research
Dressed in black hoodies with yellow letters, the men of Psi Upsilon kicked off Psi U Think You Can Dance with their own dance number. The Lambda Sigma Chapter of Psi Upsilon drew hundreds of students and alumni to its event resembling one of America’s most popular television series, “So You Think You Can Dance,” in Waves Cafe on Tuesday night. Although this event brings the … [Read more...] about PsiU Think you Can Dance for paralysis research
Birth control coverage is pseudo-oppression
Some arguments have no winner. When the facts have been weighed, who is right and who is wrong is irrelevant, because someone’s feelings are going to be hurt. Especially when the topic at hand is brewed from the volatile mix of religion and politics, hurt feelings result in a lot more trouble than any of it is really worth. Such is the case of the Catholic Church vs. The … [Read more...] about Birth control coverage is pseudo-oppression
Perrin named President of LCU
The best piece of advice Tim Perrin, Vice Dean at the School of Law, ever received is to focus on improving the lives of others. “’It’s not about you,’ he quoted, opportunities to lead are calls to service.” The significance of this statement has largely defined Perrin’s time at Pepperdine, as well as his overall outlook on teaching. As my eyes scan across the interior of his … [Read more...] about Perrin named President of LCU
Empower our artists, nude or not
How many naked people have you seen in your classes? I bet you can count them on one hand. That’s been my experience — and I’ve got no chip on my shoulder about it. But here’s a second question: how many nude people have you seen in your classes? For Cara Strever, senior art major, that is a different question from the first, and our utter lack of the nude is troubling. To … [Read more...] about Empower our artists, nude or not