Turkish journalist and author Mustafa Akyol began his address in Payson Library with an anecdote about pancakes from McDonald’s and went on to tackle issues involving Islamic extremism, interfaith dialogue and the role of Islam in an increasingly secular society. “A foreign culture might be a little misleading at first sight,” Akyol said in a speech Tuesday afternoon. “You … [Read more...] about Akyol discusses role of Islam
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Kingdom Center rebuilds lives
Every first and third Monday and Saturday, a handful of students drive to Ventura to volunteer at the Kingdom Center, a family transitional living center for the homeless. The students help by taking care of the residents’ children on Mondays and participating in Adopt-a-Block on Saturdays, said junior Anna Kennedy, the student program coordinator for the Kingdom … [Read more...] about Kingdom Center rebuilds lives
Students walk with purpose
Just like the impoverished schoolchildren of Kampala, Uganda, Pepperdine students will be trekking eight miles to gain better understanding of the daily struggles that these children of East Africa endure commuting to school. On Saturday, students will walk in Bus for Buyamba to raise money for a bus to drive hundreds of kids to school. One year ago, the bus that … [Read more...] about Students walk with purpose
Students seek flex points
At Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, students can use their meal plans to buy groceries, food and even haircuts at select off-campus locations. According to Brian Dawson, associate dean of Housing and Residential Life, Pepperdine has never implemented such a plan, but they have explored the option of allowing meal points to be used at local restaurants like Chipotle … [Read more...] about Students seek flex points
DPS Reports: Part II
DRUGS & ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS - DRUNK IN PUBLIC Date: Oct 27, 2012-Saturday at 2:31 Case Number: 12-01229 Location: DRESCHER STUDENT HOUSING APARTMENTS Summary: PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF AN INTOXICATED STUDENT ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ENTRY INTO THE WRONG APARTMENT. Disposition: Referred to Investigations SECURITY/SAFETY - LANDING ZONE … [Read more...] about DPS Reports: Part II