As social scientists we are inherently interested in dating marriage and family. We are also interested in how social constructs of gender have typically informed these discussions particularly in Christian settings. Therefore we were curious about the content of the Pepperdine Dating Initiative which has dominated the Seaver Convocation series the past two weeks. Our … [Read more...] about Pep Dating Initiative flirts with patriarchy
Women's soccer loses on opponent's turf
It's always tougher playing on an opponent's home turf and the Pepperdine women's soccer team found out just how true that statement is on its two-game West Coast Conference road trip on Friday and Sunday. The Waves battled No. 16 Santa Clara on Oct. 23 to a 0-0 tie after regulation until the Broncos finally squeezed out the win 1-0 in double overtime."On Friday night I … [Read more...] about Women's soccer loses on opponent's turf
Rockabilly band brings retro beats
"America's Got Talent" and "Britain's Got Talent" are shows that give ordinary people in the world a rare chance at stardom. Many stars have been born from shows like these such as Susan Boyle Kevin Skinner and Paul Potts.One band in particular Jonny Come Lately is starting to come to light as a group that needs to be watched since they are turning heads everywhere they … [Read more...] about Rockabilly band brings retro beats
Hunger remains a relevant challenge
Though overshadowed by In-N-Out and the long-awaited Veritas Forum another event shook up the hearts and minds of Pepperdine students last Thursday night: a presentation from MANA Mother Administered Nutritive Aid. Amid startling statistics of worldwide hunger and deaths from childhood malnutrition and details on their inspiring non-profit aimed at changing these statistics a … [Read more...] about Hunger remains a relevant challenge
Water polo sweeps UC Davis but fall to Berkeley
It was a rollercoaster of a weekend for the No. 5 Pepperdine's men's water polo team which took on UC Davis and UC Berkley this past weekend. The Waves pulled out a strong 10-6 victory over UC Davis but fell to UC Berkley 13-7.The match against UC Davis was non-conference but senior Clayton Snyder said it was good to get the win regardless."A non-conference match gives us … [Read more...] about Water polo sweeps UC Davis but fall to Berkeley