Associate Head Coach Merril Moses poses for a photo. Moses contributed to three Olympic games, including winning a silver medal in 2008. Photo courtesy of Merrill MosesThe International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame (Yad Le'ish Hasport Hayehudi) inducted Pepperdine Water Polo Coach Merrill Moses Jan. 15.The Hall of Fame picked Merrill Moses, a 2008 Olympic silver medalist for the … [Read more...] about Coach Merrill Moses Reflects on Water Polo and Faith
Currents Spring 2023
Burning out Behind the Pulpit: the Struggles of Fatigue in Ministry
The pulpit stands empty at the front of Stauffer Chapel at Pepperdine University. Photo by Lucian HimesChristianity has been declining in the United States since the late 1970s, according to the Pew Research Center, and amid a shrinking flock, the ministers who shepherd it are experiencing record levels of fatigue.The Barna Group did a study in March 2022 revealing that 42% of … [Read more...] about Burning out Behind the Pulpit: the Struggles of Fatigue in Ministry
Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries
Junior Isabel Montoya, women's basketball point guard, poses with a basketball. Montoya said she's expressed resilience and stillness in her recovery. Photos by Lucian HimesJunior Isabel Montoya, women’s basketball point guard, said her first experience with basketball was playing pickup in elementary school.“It was the first sport where I really had to prove … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries
‘Wondrous Windows of Time’: Animated Films Bridge Generations
Senior Alec Matulka, junior Phillip Young, Professor Kate Parsons and junior Dawson Storrs are digitally animated. The four shared their opinions and experiences with animated films. Photos by Lucian Himes and Art by Haley HoidalI saw “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” at a movie theater in my hometown Dec. 31. I watched my ferocious feline champion dance across … [Read more...] about ‘Wondrous Windows of Time’: Animated Films Bridge Generations
Samantha Proctor Makes Music as Good as Gold
Samantha Proctor poses confidently with a bright smile. During her time at Pepperdine, Proctor’s confidence grew in herself and her music. Photos by Lucian Himes For senior Samantha Proctor, music naturally lives within her. Being a musician is what she said she feels called to do.From age 5, Proctor said she has been singing, writing original songs and playing piano. … [Read more...] about Samantha Proctor Makes Music as Good as Gold