ERIN HUMPHREYStaff Writer When Chris Heard marches into a Pepperdine University classroom, the religion professor at first may look a bit intimidating in his button-down shirt and tie. But the real Chris Heard soon appears – especially when he softly speaks about his friends, family and secret obsession with Star Trek. "Oh, now, that’s a hard one,” he said, when asked what his … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Chris Heard
Professor profile: Ron Highfield
JOHN FARATZISStaff Writer Professor Ron Highfield isn’t just your normal every-day Pepperdine religion professor. Highfield was elected as an elder in the University Church of Christ and has been joyfully teaching for 13 years now. Committed to academic and religious excellence, Highfield is dedicated to making a difference in the community. The Church of Christ is governed … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Ron Highfield
Professor profile: Ira Jolivet
SAM GONZALESStaff Writer Pepperdine’s own Professor Ira Jolivet not only is a huge asset to the Religion Division, but is also a remarkable preacher at a local Church of Christ. Ira Jolivet was born and raised in Houston, Texas. His elementary and high school teachers were always encouraging, but Jolivet never really understood what they meant by living up to your potential. … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Ira Jolivet
Big bucks = good health
ABBEY STELLStaff Writer There are a lot of different opinions out there about what it means to be truly organic. Many consumers wonder whether buying organic food is truly safer, healthier, and worth paying the extra dollar for (or two or three.) Pepperdine students seem to be stuck between buying what is best for the body, and what is easiest on the pocket book. Junior Anna … [Read more...] about Big bucks = good health
New program leads student in right direction
ANNA SHEAContributing Writer I want my life to be well spent. I want to live in such a way that what I sacrifice to accomplish now will touch the lives of others long after my generation has passed. But how do I get beyond good intentions? This spring break, I was one of 10 students on Project Lead, a road trip designed to grapple with this very question by connecting students … [Read more...] about New program leads student in right direction