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
God recovers those swept away
Ever have a bad water park experience? You know one of those situations where something nasty went floating by you in the lazy river or where after shooting down the bullet slide your swimsuit went from board shorts to Speedo? Well I know the feeling. One day at The Beach Water Park in Albuquerque N.M. I went swimming in the "wave pool"— the giant body of … [Read more...] about God recovers those swept away
That just happened
Take a deep breath.In these precious years of undergraduate life many lessons are learned that shape or solidify us with certain values beliefs and perceptions of our world. For many of us college is a time to re-evaluate all areas of thought or perspectives we hold to tread down every avenue that makes us who we are and be ready and willing to take a good honest look at … [Read more...] about That just happened