KIERSTEN DUNNStaff Writer Dr. Timothy Willis jubilantly confesses that his love for music as a youngster led him to putting a transistor radio under his pillow at night. Years later, Willis now listens to music in his office while writing. Though he claims that he “is the only one in his family without an I-pod,” he does have the latest downloads from I-tunes. Moreover, as … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Tim Willis
Professor profile: Ronald Cox
KRISTIN SCHULTZStaff Writer Sure students fill a classroom and recognize teaching habits, grading procedures and lecture outlines, but what does a teacher do when class is over? Ronald Cox, religion professor at Pepperdine University, shared what his life is like when the bell rings. He is engrossed in his teaching, but still makes time for his family, friends and favorite … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Ronald Cox
Todd Bouldin: His road to Pepperdine
ALLY BARRERAStaff Writer When you think of the typical college professor, you probably have images of someone who pursued an academic career through college and grad school and has spent their time since graduation in a small, book-lined office, writing scholarly works and lecturing. That image couldn’t be further from the truth for Religion Division professor Todd … [Read more...] about Todd Bouldin: His road to Pepperdine
Eve Project aims to end violence
NICOLE KLIESTStaff Writer In an effort to empower women and men to break the silence of sexual violence, Pepperdine’s second annual Eve Project week is set for March 24 through March 27. The Eve Project is a photo and media campaign that asks students and administrators on campus to respond to the statement, “When fear of sexual violence ends, I will…” A few weeks ago students … [Read more...] about Eve Project aims to end violence
Holocaust fake ill serves true survivors
STEPHANIE TANIZARAssistant Perspectives Editor In 1997, South Coast Today ran an article about Misha Defonseca, a then-64 year-old Holocaust survivor and book author. When she passed a dead animal on the street, she stopped her car to reverently move the corpse to the side of the road. The carcasses reminded her of the dead children she had seen. Nearly 11 years, a lawsuit and … [Read more...] about Holocaust fake ill serves true survivors
