A crew of Pepperdine freshmen visited the site of Homeboy Bakery on Aug. 23, one of several projects under the Homeboy Industries banner, for an New Student Orientation excursion. Salvador Sanchez Strawbridge is the social media coordinator and staff photographer for Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit organization in the heart of Los Angeles. Founded in 1988 by “Father” Greg … [Read more...] about NSO excursion discovers Homeboys
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Pepperdine hosts 2013 Veritas Forum
“The Nature of Evil and Suffering” forum will pit two conflicting ideologies against each other: atheism vs. theism Veritas Forums began at Harvard University in 1992 when college students sought biblical answers and truth (Veritas). Since then, universities across the country have hosted Veritas Forums, including Pepperdine, whose fourth annual forum is set for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine hosts 2013 Veritas Forum
Pepperdine Fund seeks holiday donations
[youtube lQVWD6by4Ig] ‘Tis the season to give! Along with the university’s fifth annual tree lighting ceremony tonight at 6 p.m., students will have the opportunity to practice the art of giving at the Deck the Halls event. During Deck the Halls, the Pepperdine Fund invites the freshmen class to donate $1 or more. “At Deck the Halls they [freshmen] can bring their mug to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Fund seeks holiday donations
Alumnus embraces noise, launches new ventures
One pair of hearing aids transformed 2011 Pepperdine alumnus Austin Chapman’s 23 years of silence into a world of sound. Chapman made national headlines last year when he tried on his new Phonak Nadia IX UP listening device, and was suddenly able to hear music and people’s voices. Close friend Tommy Biglow recalled the “tear jerking” moment when Chapman laid his hands on a … [Read more...] about Alumnus embraces noise, launches new ventures
California Grown: ‘Malibu Farm Cafe’
Two Pepperdine alumni manage new pier eatery Photos by Whitney Ashton Helene Henderson’s Malibu Farm began in 2011 as an onsite catering company. The Farm’s first dinner party consisted of 67 people. Fast-forward to Aug. 2013, and the company popular for their pop-up meals is now a fixture on the Malibu pier serving hundreds of customers per day. “It sounds funny to … [Read more...] about California Grown: ‘Malibu Farm Cafe’