I'm a person. You're a person. For once let's actually level with each other about "diversity." Yes that word is tossed around more than Gimli in "The Two Towers" (don't tell the elf) but when it comes to the student-initiated Office of Intercultural Affairs (ICA)-sponsored "Multicultural Graduation Celebration we must stop all the tossing. Correction: The event is … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Diversity graduation threatens unity
Dance takes flight
Dance in Flight is a prime example of Pepperdine students' talent and creativity. Throughout the years students have had the opportunity to express themselves through dance in these annually sold-out performances. In her first year participating freshman Becca Porter is elated for the audience to see the 2011 production. "This is my first year in Dance in Flight Porter said. I … [Read more...] about Dance takes flight
Students diverge over State of the Union
To even the most causal observer the Union and the larger world have had better years than 2010. With domestic unemployment still hovering around 10 percent the national debt hitting $14 trillion in a hurry and several international hot spots getting hotter business as usual is not a marketable solution. This new American landscape is humorously illustrated on the front of a … [Read more...] about Students diverge over State of the Union
Convo addresses tough forgiveness
The story of a man who learned to forgive and love his mother's murderer became the topic of this week's "Live to Forgive" convocation sponsored by Student-Led Ministries. Dean Smith a guest speaker from the Vine Christian Ministries in Seattle screened his biographical documentary "Live to Forgive" and answered students' questions on Monday. The documentary is the story … [Read more...] about Convo addresses tough forgiveness
Richard Simmons works out Pep
Richard Simmons brought his lively spirit to campus Wednesday as he led an 80's- inspired fitness class in the Fieldhouse. The event was the result of a fundraising effort to support the underprivileged women in Pepperdine's prenatal research development. Senior Meridith McConnell coordinator of the event along with her assistant coordinator junior Meghan Burks organized the … [Read more...] about Richard Simmons works out Pep