A Night of Spoken Word, a convocation event starring sophomore Demi McCoy, tackled life’s questions and how to present those struggles back into the hands of God. Monday night’s student performances addressed self-esteem, goals, stress and loneliness through song and poetry. McCoy, Religion major, described the spiritual high that often comes after a night of praise and … [Read more...] about Spoken word challenges, encourages listeners
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HRL puts empty bed issue to rest
Last semester, Pepperdine Housing had approximately 34 percent of its beds empty. Next semester, with new discounts for juniors and seniors and a more personalized housing selection process, Housing has only 6 percent of its beds empty, according to Associate Dean of Housing and Residence Life Brian Dawson. “When I was trying to sell the discounts to the Board of Regents,” … [Read more...] about HRL puts empty bed issue to rest
SGA funds housing, Payson aquarium
This week the Student Government Association passed resolutions to allocate the budget to both Housing and Residence Life and Payson Library. After withstanding a round of amendments, the HRL Improvement Project Resolution received $8,000, and the second resolution funded a Payson Library project for $1,441.01. SGA’s remaining budget for the remainder of the academic year is … [Read more...] about SGA funds housing, Payson aquarium
Project Exodus folds due to sustainability challenges
Alumni-founded nonprofit Project Exodus has announced it will be ending operations effective April 1. The organization, founded in 2009 by alumnus Mike Masten (’08) and then-student Blake McAllister (’11), has worked in and around the Los Angeles metro area fighting human trafficking. In an email to supporters and volunteers, Masten revealed that the organization would not be … [Read more...] about Project Exodus folds due to sustainability challenges
Guitar guru helps hone students’ string skills
Since well-known professor and classical guitarist Christopher Parkening first arrived on Pepperdine campus back in 2002, he has held guitar master classes for Pepperdine and the local California community. This semester’s master class was held in Raitt Recital Hall last Saturday. The hall’s seats were practically full of auditors for the duration of the four-hour class, which … [Read more...] about Guitar guru helps hone students’ string skills