Climate change is a difficult topic within the Christian church, but more Christians are exploring the conversation. Pepperdine staff member, Falon Barton, University Church of Christ Malibu campus minister, and Religion and Sustainability Professor Chris Doran, are changing the narrative of how the Christian church responds to the issue of climate change. “We believe … [Read more...] about Christians Address Climate Change
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University Releases Report Following Aug. 21 Incident
Pepperdine University released an after-action report Friday, concerning the arrest of two individuals with a BB gun, the Elkins Auditorium lockdown malfunction and an upcoming Emergency Response Training.The report summarized the events of Aug. 21 when a white SUV entered Malibu’s campus through Seaver Drive with what was thought to be a gun pointed out the window, … [Read more...] about University Releases Report Following Aug. 21 Incident
Community, Chili and Carnival Rides At Malibu Chili Cook-Off
The Malibu community came together at the 42nd Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off. Newcomers and seasoned veterans of the festivities celebrated Labor Day weekend judging chili, supporting local business and enjoying carnival rides. The Malibu Chili Cook-Off ran through the holiday weekend from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. The festival saw more than 25,000 attendees walk through its gates … [Read more...] about Community, Chili and Carnival Rides At Malibu Chili Cook-Off
Firestone Hosts Frosh Follies, An Annual Tradition
Firestone Fieldhouse heard the songs and chants of first-year and transfer students at Frosh Follies, Pepperdine’s annual tradition. As New Student Orientation (NSO) week unfolded, the House Cup Competition reached its peak during Frosh Follies — a two-part competition where first-year houses are divided into five teams and students perform chants and skits that are judged … [Read more...] about Firestone Hosts Frosh Follies, An Annual Tradition
Good News: Sports Journalism Leads to Fulfillment
If there was one play that summed up my baseball career, it was when I was 11 years old, playing third base, when I went to catch a pop fly — but instead of catching it — I missed and the ball hit me directly in the face. I was taken out of the game and left with two black eyes for a couple weeks. Whether it was breaking my wrist on the first play of the season or getting … [Read more...] about Good News: Sports Journalism Leads to Fulfillment