As Christians we are called to be servants: the hands and feet of the Lord while we are on this earth. Lately however I feel that our feet have been staying pretty stationary and our mouths have been doing most of the work. It is impossible to walk around our campus without seeing flyers calling for awareness of social injustices: sex trafficking homelessness illiteracy … [Read more...] about Our 'city on a hill' needs to shine: Pepp's service lacking substance
Music Review
Indie-folk band The Decemberists' newly released album "The King is Dead" reveals a whole new experimental side of the beloved quintet. Formed in 2000 the Portland-based band went straight to work on their 2001 self-released EP "5 Songs which was later re-issued by indie label Hush Records. Since their 2001 EP, the band has released a slew of EPs and albums, forming a large … [Read more...] about Music Review
Malibu Canyon Road work nears completion
After months of continuous work on Malibu Canyon Road construction is finally coming to a close. Feb. 1 marks the beginning of the "repaving-restriping and pavement markings" for the road. This project will last about two weeks until Feb. 18. A number of related projects have taken place since April 2010 including a water line segment for Las Virgenes Road by the Las Virgenes … [Read more...] about Malibu Canyon Road work nears completion
On this day in the year
661 Ali the last Rashidun caliph died and thus ended a dynasty. Half of North Africa and all of the Middle East were subject to the jet black flag of the Rashidun caliphate for nearly 30 years. This came crashing down when Ali a faithful and forthright guy was assassinated while praying at the mosque in Kufa Iraq. Sufi Muslims trace their mystical ascetism back to Ali and he … [Read more...] about On this day in the year
Sundance live in your dorm room
One of the world's premier film festivals kicked off in Utah Jan. 20. And this year the 27th Sundance Film Festival by now a staple of American cinema has completely flipped the entire system on its head. With the help of Brightcove the festival is now streaming all of their films online either live or via pay-per-view. Some may say the technology was a long time coming seeing … [Read more...] about Sundance live in your dorm room