SAMANTHA BLONSNews Assistant Nationally renowned author, theologian and Christian activist Jim Wallis spoke at convocation yesterday in Pepperdine’s Firestone Fieldhouse about the role students and Christians must play in eradicating social injustices such as poverty, HIV/AIDS and sexual slavery. Wallis is the CEO of Sojourners, a Christian ministry which focuses on social … [Read more...] about Author examines U.S. partisanship, religion during convocation
Studies show students stressed by high goals and tough tests
KRISTEN ENGLERTStaff Writer According to Money Magazine’s Top 50 jobs, a software engineer, a college professor and a financial advisor rank in the top three. These three professions are three that many teenagers everywhere may aspire to become one day. These days teenager’s aspirations are at an all-time high, but teens are not willing to put in the work and responsibility … [Read more...] about Studies show students stressed by high goals and tough tests
China, home of the ‘fantastic’
Blair WarnerStaff Writer It started with McDonald’s. I stood with the 12 other Pepperdine students and a professor at a crowded, tourist-laden fast food restaurant at Victoria Peak in Hong Kong and simply smiled while scanning the menu. Let me explain myself better. The left side of the menu consisted of typical McDonald’s items — Big Macs and french fries. The right side, … [Read more...] about China, home of the ‘fantastic’
Gut feeling: Eating not true sport
JANE LEESports Editor Hello, my name is Jane, and I like food. A lot. I’m your meat and potatoes gal, definitely not the type that’s just going to order a salad for dinner at a restaurant. Don’t get me wrong, Caesar salads are one of my favorites, but there better be a meal following it. And when the waiter comes back to ask about the dessert menu, there’s a good chance I’ll … [Read more...] about Gut feeling: Eating not true sport
Cook-off fosters days of food, fun
Students participated in the annual Malibu Chili Cook-off for the last year in its current location. KATE SCHWARTZStaff Writer The temperature was not the only thing hot over Labor Day, the annual Malibu Chili Cook-off celebrated its 25th anniversary of serving chili and thrilling children. The “Malibu Kiwanis” original sign for the cook-off has been dusted off, and is sitting … [Read more...] about Cook-off fosters days of food, fun