From the time he was young former Waves' basketball superstar Dennis Johnson knew he had to be different. Not only was it tough distinguishing himself amidst a family of 16 children but growing up in a place where violent crime and broken households were as inevitable as Saturday morning cartoons. For Johnson being different meant a way out.Raised in rundown Compton Calif. … [Read more...] about Former Wave Dennis Johnson earns NBA Hall of Fame nod
Intolerance begs revision
As the United States continues to grapple with equality for gays in the workplace schools and in marriage we witness once more the dangers of the church preaching outdated verses and interpreting them with no less fervor than when the country struggled with rationalizing slavery and female oppression.After the United States established the Atlantic slave trade the church … [Read more...] about Intolerance begs revision
Digital age cheapens real interaction
The digital age is upon us. Have you been to the movies lately? We no longer order popcorn from a menu but from a cascade of digital screens that animate the tasty treats above our heads. Movies themselves have literally morphed into another dimension straying from their apparently outdated two-dimensional counterparts. Then there is the concept that used to be known as a … [Read more...] about Digital age cheapens real interaction
Discovering diversity at Venice beach
Pepperdine's culture is certainly a unique one. Some students know their ways around Shanghai and Buenos Aires before even experiencing the urban jungle of Los Angeles just down the road. African street performers dance amateur jewelers weave and decorate their goods a world-famous drum circle and countless other characters await— and you don't have to buy plane tickets … [Read more...] about Discovering diversity at Venice beach
Change your heart change the system
The system is broken. Look around and you will see a society that may seem as if it is striving toward lofty ideals: equality compassion sustainability. However a look below the surface— a look at the far-reaching implications of all our collective choices— shows that something fundamentally opposed to these values is actually occurring.Due to the corruption of a … [Read more...] about Change your heart change the system
