Photo by Nicole SpaffordThe Student Government Association held an interactive forum Wednesday, Oct. 24 to discuss their overarching goals for the semester, which include extending library hours, funding reusable straws and increasing engagement with the student body.President Austin Welch, Executive Vice President Mariela Toledo and senators from each grade took to the center … [Read more...] about SGA Updates Students on Semester Plans
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To Forgive or Not to Forgive? Christians Struggle with Sexual Assault Allegations
Photos by Madison NicholsThe Lord’s prayer asks Christians to forgive those who trespass against them. Though, when a congregation applauds for a pastor who confesses to sexually assaulting a teen in his youth ministry, many question whether there are limits to Christian forgiveness. Highpoint Church Teaching Pastor Andy Savage of Memphis told his congregation during a … [Read more...] about To Forgive or Not to Forgive? Christians Struggle with Sexual Assault Allegations
Meet the “Student’s President”: A Profile of AKB
Photos courtesy of University Archives On a typical day on the Pepperdine campus around noon, students are buzzing around the cafeteria. The line at the Oasis Pizza and Noodle Bar is flowing and people linger around the grill, waiting for their order to be called out. However, in addition to the tables of chattering students on the lefthand side of the bright, sunlit space, … [Read more...] about Meet the “Student’s President”: A Profile of AKB
The Man of Few Words and Many Responsibilities: Andrew K. Benton
Photos courtesy of University Archives When President Andrew K. Benton first stepped onto the Malibu Campus in 1984, the future of the university hung in the balance, but not in the way one might think. "We didn't have enough wastewater treatment for the future of the university," Benton said. Benton began at Pepperdine working on university regulatory matters, … [Read more...] about The Man of Few Words and Many Responsibilities: Andrew K. Benton
Congressmen Visit Pepperdine to Discuss Bipartisan Teamwork
Photos Courtesy of letsfixwashington.comTwo former congressmen added Pepperdine to their tour schedule for the speaker series, “Reaching Across the Aisle,” a conversation on the rebellion and necessity of bipartisan teamwork.Pepperdine Libraries hosted “Reaching Across the Aisle: Congressman David Jolly (R-FI) and Patrick Murphy (D-FI) in Conversation,” … [Read more...] about Congressmen Visit Pepperdine to Discuss Bipartisan Teamwork