Wondering why hundreds of scholars inundated campus in the middle of an otherwise uneventful summer? They’re attending the 31st annual Christian Scholars’ Conference, a tradition that called hundreds of academics across different disciplines to join in Malibu June 16 through 18 to explore the unique relationship between faith and science. Hundreds gathered Thursday afternoon, … [Read more...] about Scholars bridge gap between faith and science
New banking legislation to go into effect in July
New banking regulations that will go into effect on July 21, 2011, make a consumer switch from a bank to a credit union a compelling option. The Durbin Amendment, an addition to its larger bill passed by the Senate, called the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, will bring about several changes to banking. One of the most serious effects is that it mandates … [Read more...] about New banking legislation to go into effect in July
Pepperdine volleyball legends in the making
We all know that the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team is good. But just how good are they? Incredibly good, if you take into account that four Pepperdine-bound students were announced on the roster for the U.S. Boy's Youth National Team. On top of that, Maurice Torres and Josh Taylor will be both be playing for the U.S. Men's Junior National Team at the 2011 FIVB Men’s Junior … [Read more...] about Pepperdine volleyball legends in the making
Pepperdine welcomes USS John Paul Jones to Malibu
On June 10, 2011, Pepperdine University and the city of Malibu welcomed the USS John Paul Jones, an impressive guided missile destroyer to the Malibu Pier. The arrival marked the beginning of Malibu Navy Days, a historical celebration honoring the soldiers who serve the United States and the life in our Malibu community. The USS John Paul Jones is a member of the U.S. Navy’s … [Read more...] about Pepperdine welcomes USS John Paul Jones to Malibu
Summer concert: The Maine (& Augustana) preview
This summer, pop band The Maine will be adding a little bit of black and white to the glowing Hollywood lights in hopes of striking a different chord than the overly auto-tuned recordings and pretentious Gaga-like displays. Touring in support of their newest album, "Black and White" (released July 2010), The Maine has set out to share and rediscover the meaning of raw, genuine, … [Read more...] about Summer concert: The Maine (& Augustana) preview