Fate of child prodigy not yet determined DENVER, Colorado — The fate of an 8-year-old “genius” is up in the air as his mother is fighting for custody of the celebrity child. Elizabeth Chapman, 29, is hoping that social workers will recommend that the boy be returned to her at a hearing next month, after avoiding abuse and neglect charges by admitting she’d created an … [Read more...] about National & International
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GSEP to receive $4 million grant
By Michael TravisNews Editor If technology is the key to the future, Pepperdine’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology has recently received a push in the right direction. A $4 million grant, one of the largest in Pepperdine history, will be spent to infuse technology throughout the education programs of the school. The program, referred to as the Preservice Educators … [Read more...] about GSEP to receive $4 million grant
New campus publication possible
By Michael TravisNews Editor A group of students are attempting to launch a new publication on campus that will present conservative Christian views. “The Pepperdine Review” would be distributed on a monthly basis and would cover issues that affect the lives of students. Marilyn Misch, assistant professor of accounting, will advise the students. “The biggest difference between … [Read more...] about New campus publication possible
“Religion is making a strong comeback”
By Sarah CarrilloStaff Writer “I believe that religion is making a strong comeback in American public life.” Those were the words of Dr. Luis Lugo Monday as he spoke as part of the Dean’s Lecture Series. Lugo’s speech, titled “The Diminishing Divide: Religion’s Growing Role in American Public Life,” focused on the importance of religion in American politics. Lugo, director … [Read more...] about “Religion is making a strong comeback”
Sage debate settled with slight compromise
By Kimiko L. MartinezAssistant News Editor After determining that Michael Kotutwa Johnson’s sage burning practices were not a safety concern, the Residential Life Office has decided to let the Public Policy student continue his faith exercises with minor restrictions. After an “observation” last month, RLO determined the sage is lit for only a short period of time, not causing … [Read more...] about Sage debate settled with slight compromise