Florence International Program students embarked on a field trip to Israel during the first week of February. This unique opportunity proved a transformative educational experience for participants.For many the trip was the highlight of the year. "I could not imagine a better place for an EFT [Educational Field Trip] program student Amelia Huckins said. It was an … [Read more...] about Students tour the holy land
DTD plans to restore frat image on campus
The men of Delta Tau Delta (DTD) became the newest Greeks on campus after establishing a chapter at Pepperdine last fall. To the Greek community this addition means excitement furthering of community the call of brotherhood and a chance to witness another chapter in the fraternal cycle.DTD's commitment to integrity caught Pepperdine's eye right from the beginning."(The Delts) … [Read more...] about DTD plans to restore frat image on campus
Consider the cost of academic apathy
"Time is money"— or so they say. It's a phrase that ironically enough seems to be as old as time itself. Given that it has passed through the ages I think we ought to give it a fair amount of consideration which most of us do in our day-to-day activities. If you currently hold a job for instance I think it is safe to say you expect to be compensated for time spent in said … [Read more...] about Consider the cost of academic apathy
Valuing Pep's 'faith chapter'
I was 7 years old when I memorized the faith chapter" of the Bible. "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1)— I recited these words for my Sunday School class in a small white "Little-House-on-the-Prairie"-type church in Emden Ill. Of course in my 7-year-old world there wasn't much substantive that I hoped for and even … [Read more...] about Valuing Pep's 'faith chapter'
True morality excludes gray areas
We live in a world of moral ambiguity where the idea of black and white seems to have faded into shades of gray. Those who claim that the world is split into right and wrong truth and lies black and white— are labeled as dogmatic or fundamentalist. We cling to the postmodernist thinking that we can create our own truth. Why? Because it's easy. In a world of moral … [Read more...] about True morality excludes gray areas
