SHANNON KELLYNews Editor Pepperdine has ended relations with a lender that has been accused of providing kickbacks to numerous colleges and their financial aid offices. “It has become evident that the nominal benefit provided to our students may be outweighed by the perception that the arrangement creates,” Vice President for Advancement and Public Affairs Keith Hinkle said in … [Read more...] about Pep ends relations with accused lender
Concert provides insight, reflection
SCOTT MILLERNews Assistant As I sat with my friend in gridlock traffic on the Interstate-10 freeway Wednesday, my mind couldn’t help but wander in anticipation of the concert to which we were headed. When I told my parents that I had managed to procure tickets for the Eric Clapton concert, they could not stop raving about what a phenomenal show he put on; my father would even … [Read more...] about Concert provides insight, reflection
Soulforce Equality Ride Schedule
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA; March 26-27, 2007 Please note: We appreciate that other community members and students from other schools may have an interest in the Soulforce Equality Ride and issues that the Soulforce organization advocates. However, we are limiting the March 26 and 27 dialogue at Pepperdine University to Soulforce Equality Ride member participants and … [Read more...] about Soulforce Equality Ride Schedule
Face in the Crowd: Bobbi Walker
KAMRON KINGStaff Writer Bobbi Walker is a freshman from Maryville, Mo. who came to Pepperdine to receive a good education and more importantly to strengthen her faith. She is majoring in religion and constantly involves herself in activities of service. She has worked in New Orleans to help with hurricane relief and enjoyed mission work. Last semester, she learned about … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Bobbi Walker
Speaker encourages use of faith to help solve social, political problems
RACHEL JOHNSONNews Assistant Steve Chalke and other staff members of a London church decided to create a radio program that would help get kids off the streets and involved in an extracurricular activity in August a few years ago. Crime rates dropped dramatically that month, he said, most likely because the kids were devoting all of their free time to the radio show. The … [Read more...] about Speaker encourages use of faith to help solve social, political problems