Tonight's abolitionist outreach and prayer walk concludes Project Exodus and International Justice Mission's third annual Pepperdine human trafficking awareness week. Rather than trying to eradicate slavery in faraway developing nations the week focuses on slavery in Los Angeles. Beginning Monday various nightly events have aimed to empower students to take a stand on the … [Read more...] about Events highlight human trafficking
Princeton poet speaks at library
A Pulitzer Prize a job at Princetion and a Pepperdine audience was all in C.K. Williams' hands as he spoke on campus on Friday March 20. The Kresge Reading Room in Payson Library was abuzz with anticipation for the professor's arrival as he prepared to share his work with the crowd. The poet from New Jersey who began writing poetry at the age of 19 is the author of 10 books of … [Read more...] about Princeton poet speaks at library
Club offers insight into Middle East
While conflict continues to rage in many regions of the Middle East Pepperdine students with Middle Eastern backgrounds are waging a different battle - countering stereotypes and negative associations among their peers.A new student organization called Middle Eastern Peace and Awareness (MEPA) which is currently awaiting official approval from Student Affairs will connect … [Read more...] about Club offers insight into Middle East
Society damages economy
We are angry about our economy these days. But we've been angry before. Anyone familiar with the trust-busting era or the history of labor unions can attest to that. I don't believe greed and corporate corruption are anymore rampant and deep-rooted today than they were before this recesion. Nor do I believe that our era is unique in its attempt to morally "cleanse" Wall Street. … [Read more...] about Society damages economy
Men's Golf: Johnny MacArthur
"It all made sense."Johnny MacArthur's answer to why he chose to attend Pepperdine University corresponds with his personality -- confident and assured. The Newhall Calif. golfer made the 45-minute drive down Highway 101 to the school he would soon call home. "I wanted to come here MacArthur said. This was my number one choice." The golf program one of the most respected in the … [Read more...] about Men's Golf: Johnny MacArthur