She could be called the matriarch of Pepperdine, or the founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine, but what Helen Young, 93, hopes others remember about her is a lifetime of dedication and genuineness toward her beliefs and family. One of seven children born to the Mattox household, Young grew up in an atmosphere of faith. “My mother and father were very religious … [Read more...] about Helen Young celebrated
Horoscopes
VIRGO — Open your mind and your sinuses will follow. LIBRA — Pay attention to the random pieces of art around the SAC. One hides a safe. SCORPIO — Buy fresh fruit from Jamba Juice and sell it for twice as much at one of those tables in the Sandbar. SAGITTARIUS — I just learned on Wikipedia that it takes more muscles to smile than frown. Do you really want to make the … [Read more...] about Horoscopes
The hunt for an International Program begins
With International Program deadlines quickly approaching, deciding which program(s) to apply to can be difficult. And while freshmen and late-blooming sophomores may have spoken with various upperclassmen and gotten what are most likely relatively biased reviews of one program or another, it’s less likely that prospective IP students have gotten a candid sell of all of them, … [Read more...] about The hunt for an International Program begins
Online class saves a buck, bolsters economy
The Internet class: a thing of the space age, the future we now stand smack dab in the middle of. This 21st century concept has heads spinning and eyes rolling. Especially lately. As we claw our way out of a repressed economic climate, the fear of letting go of that dollar rises for the current student. While there are alternative ways to get that top-notch education, many … [Read more...] about Online class saves a buck, bolsters economy
New Monasticism seeks to revive wayward Church
Twelfth century Christianity was in a bad way. While the whole society was Christian in name, almost no one had sincere piety, passionate desire for God or living and transformative faith. The very institutions set apart for holiness had become a mockery of their original intent; instead of serving and devoting themselves to prayer, the monasteries were rolling in wealth and … [Read more...] about New Monasticism seeks to revive wayward Church