On January 10, 1776, Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet, “Common Sense,” a flat-footed treatment of some serious interpretive issues regarding British colonial rule. It could be said that it has come time for Pepperdine to take similar considerations of the conceptual underpinnings behind the Convocation program. Now, I do not claim to have the philosophical prowess nor the … [Read more...] about The Convocation thought experiment
Because the Bible tells me so
A quiet storm has been brewing for some time over this whole LGBT issue on campus here at Pepperdine. Over 4,577 people have signed the petition online, and the temperature around campus is steadily rising. But this whole issue has delineated from nothing more than a distraction from a much larger issue, and that is the fact that Pepperdine somehow allowed “The Accounting … [Read more...] about Because the Bible tells me so
‘Attack on Memory’
Searching for a way to entertain himself while not in class at Case Western Reserve University in 2009, Dylan Baldi created his own solo project Cloud Nothings. On Jan. 23, 2012, Baldi, now in accompaniment with traveling band mates TJ Duke, Jayson Gerycz and Joe Boyer, released Cloud Nothing’s third LP, “Attack on Memory.” After the release of their first full-length album … [Read more...] about ‘Attack on Memory’
Church shapes culture on campus
You may have made Pepperdine your college of choice for any number of reasons — academics, sports, family, location, size or scholarships. Along with these factors, Pepperdine’s religious affiliation with the Church of Christ may have been a principle attraction, a non-issue or a necessary evil. But, regardless of your background, if you are a student, faculty or staff member … [Read more...] about Church shapes culture on campus
Pepp athletics owes attendance boost to Wave Zone
Whether you have been at Pepperdine for one semester or eight, there is something specific that each of us finds memorable. Maybe it’s a particular class or favorite professor. Maybe it’s your love/hate relationship with Wednesday morning convos. It might even be your deep loathing of the CCB stairs, but chances are it isn’t athletics. And that is a shame. Despite our Division … [Read more...] about Pepp athletics owes attendance boost to Wave Zone