On January 10, 1776, Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet, “Common Sense,” a flat-footed treatment of some serious interpretive issues regarding British colonial rule. It could be said that it has come time for Pepperdine to take similar considerations of the conceptual underpinnings behind the Convocation program. Now, I do not claim to have the philosophical prowess nor the … [Read more...] about The Convocation thought experiment
Life & Arts
Because the Bible tells me so
A quiet storm has been brewing for some time over this whole LGBT issue on campus here at Pepperdine. Over 4,577 people have signed the petition online, and the temperature around campus is steadily rising. But this whole issue has delineated from nothing more than a distraction from a much larger issue, and that is the fact that Pepperdine somehow allowed “The Accounting … [Read more...] about Because the Bible tells me so
‘Attack on Memory’
Searching for a way to entertain himself while not in class at Case Western Reserve University in 2009, Dylan Baldi created his own solo project Cloud Nothings. On Jan. 23, 2012, Baldi, now in accompaniment with traveling band mates TJ Duke, Jayson Gerycz and Joe Boyer, released Cloud Nothing’s third LP, “Attack on Memory.” After the release of their first full-length album … [Read more...] about ‘Attack on Memory’
Vintage clothing gives unique edge
The words “vintage clothing” often conjure images of old, musty and tattered clothes that have been worn before. Why invest money in a hand-me-down shirt? However, the vintage clothing craze tells a much different story. Just ask Pepperdine freshmen Alanna Araujo. “My favorite part[s] about vintage [are] that no one else has it, it’s way cheaper and it’s a good addiction to … [Read more...] about Vintage clothing gives unique edge
Eat healthy, be smart
When people think of the phrase, “eating healthy,” they may think of gross and bland food, deprivation and slaving to a strict diet. While this definition of “eating healthy” may hold true to some individuals, I would like to disagree. Eating healthy shouldn’t be a form of self-punishment and it shouldn’t cause any added anxiety or stress to one’s daily life. Making healthy … [Read more...] about Eat healthy, be smart