Photos by Sherry YangAmerican politics are riddled with anxiety and Christianity can do something about it according to the new book, “This American Moment: A Feminist Christian Realist Intervention.” The author, Dr. Caron Gentry, discussed her new book with the Pepperdine community on Monday, Sept. 24, packing the Surfboard room with students and faculty.Gentry's … [Read more...] about Author Discusses Feminist and Christian Analysis of Modern American Politics
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Jimmy Webb and Ashley Campbell Draw a Large Audience at Smothers
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Center For the ArtsGrammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb performed with Pepperdine alumna Ashley Campbell on Sept. 22, at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. The duo performed their most well-known hits and shared behind-the-scenes stories about the music industry. Their musical history and their history with Pepperdine extends beyond this … [Read more...] about Jimmy Webb and Ashley Campbell Draw a Large Audience at Smothers
Book Review: Francis Chan’s Call to Action for the Contemporary Church
Photo courtesy of Ashley ChavezPeople seem to be dedicating the least amount of their time and efforts to the thing that is most worthy in this world: a relationship with God and prioritizing what He originally designed the church to be, according to Francis Chan's "Letters to the Church."This is the basis of Francis Chan's newest book "Letters to the Church." However, it is … [Read more...] about Book Review: Francis Chan’s Call to Action for the Contemporary Church
Pepperdine Students Express Themselves Through Fashion
Photos courtesy of Maria BehnenEvery September, the streets of New York turn into a runway of widely different forms of fashion. This year was no exception.Designers such as Zimmermann, Balmain and Alice and Olivia showcased a variety of trends and statements. However, fashion isn't just for the streets of New York. Students at Pepperdine also seem to think that people take … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Express Themselves Through Fashion
Lifting the Veil on Pepperdine’s Engaged and Married
Of all the commitments a college student can make, marriage may not be the first that comes to mind. But three Pepperdine students, junior Heavin Hunter, senior Erica Schenk and senior Lilia Kerski are redefining the Pepperdine dating landscape and saying 'I do.' Heavin Hunter said she plans to graduate this April and have her wedding with her fiancee Josh the following … [Read more...] about Lifting the Veil on Pepperdine’s Engaged and Married