William P. Young leaned against the podium casually as he surveyed Wednesday's convocation attendees. He laughed and shrugged his shoulders as he addressed his audience. "I'm in so over my head you have no idea he said. Many may find Young's statement difficult to believe. He is the author of best-selling novel, The Shack, which has sold more than 10 million copies … [Read more...] about 'The Shack' author discusses nature of God shame
VIDEO: Spirit Cup competition moves to fall
The Pepperdine University Spirit Cup Competition has taken an early fall start. The Spirit Cup traditionally corresponds with Homecoming. However with plans to move Homecoming to the fall next year moving the 2009 Spirit Cup is a test."It's kind of easing the transition said Kapua Kauhane, Pepperdine student activities coordinator and a 2008 alumna. Michael Sprague, manager … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Spirit Cup competition moves to fall
Facing Race
Pepperdine students had the opportunity to do the impossible this week. By stepping inside a device called the Human Race Machine set up in the Waves Cafe students could see themselves as they would look as a member of another race. The machine which resembles a photo booth takes a picture of the person inside. That photograph is then edited by adding ethnic features on top of … [Read more...] about Facing Race
Athletic facility construction plans will be completed in next five to seven years
Amid the new construction that was completed at the start of this semester many Pepperdine students heard whispers about potential additions and renovations to the Firestone Fieldhouse. Owing to the budget cuts plans for construction in the athletic area of the campus had to be put on hold but according to Senior Associate Athletic Director Steven Potts there are now … [Read more...] about Athletic facility construction plans will be completed in next five to seven years
Sense the sweetness of your senses
As children we were all taught the classic elementary lesson on the "five senses." They almost became like our ABC's drilled into our kindergarten minds to the point of redundancy. Yet when we wake up in the morning the fact that all of our senses are functioning properly is not always the first thing on our mind. In fact since we have become so accustomed to the ability to see … [Read more...] about Sense the sweetness of your senses