Freshmen already had to face a hurdle that was one of the most anticipated and feared: facing their mailboxes to find out where International Programs has designated their place next semester. Now with the new "Uprooted" event upperclassmen have made it a point to prepare them for another unexpected hurdle: the test of their spirituality. Junior Kaylani Esparza who came up … [Read more...] about IP alumni 'root' freshmen in faith
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Faiths work toward common ground
In its first major event The Diane and Guilford Glazer Institute for Jewish Studies brought theologians and diplomats to a daylong conference to initiate dialogue between the often-antagonistic Christian Muslim and Jewish faiths on Nov. 2.The conference "Finding Common Ground: Reconciliation Among the Children of Abraham was attended by Pepperdine students as well as members of … [Read more...] about Faiths work toward common ground
Women's basketball: Waves win exhibition start season off strong
The women's basketball team left the fans at Firestone Fieldhouse something to be excited about this upcoming season. In their season-opening exhibition game against Westmont on Oct. 31 the Waves cruised over the Warriors to secure a 72-61 victory and a 1-0 record. "We had a lot of fun tonight and ended up having a great crowd. This is the first time all these people came to … [Read more...] about Women's basketball: Waves win exhibition start season off strong
Inter-Club Council shells out to finance clubs
The Inter-Club Council (ICC) made it possible for groups such as the Swing Dance Club Student Alumni Organization and the American Chemical Society to cover the costs of various expenditures at their meeting on Wednesday Oct. 29.ICC did not offer their fancy footwork or recite the periodic table as a means to help; instead they gave the groups funds to help do what they each do … [Read more...] about Inter-Club Council shells out to finance clubs
Alumna's book explores the art of overeating
Pepperdine alumna Leslie Landis plans to inform students how to overeat.Payson Library is hosting a book reading and signing by the author Thursday afternoon.Landis' book "The Art of Overeating: A Bellyful of Laughs About Our Food-Phobic Culture came out Tuesday, and the signing is a part of Landis' launch this week.The book, which includes food facts, quotes and pictures, is a … [Read more...] about Alumna's book explores the art of overeating