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Civil rights leader discusses "a new beginning"

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Long time civil rights leader and minister in the United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery visited Pepperdine Tuesday evening as a part of this year's Convocation Series.Lowery said he believes a new era has dawned in this country in light of the Obama administration and the landmark of the first African-American president. While many people in America have questioned the … [Read more...] about Civil rights leader discusses "a new beginning"

VIDEO: 'Madness' event celebrates basketball Pep spirit

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Friday night's annual "Blue and Orange Madness" event wrapped up the Pepperdine Spirit Cup competition and kicked off the official first practice for the upcoming Men's and Women's Basketball seasons.Students staff and alumni gathered in the Firestone Fieldhouse parking lot's "Madness Village which featured giveaways, a dunking booth, free In-N-Out Burger and Crumbs … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 'Madness' event celebrates basketball Pep spirit

VIDEO: Samoan 'Wave' seeks tide of relief

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The tragic earthquake that produced disastrous tsunami waves in Samoa had its one month anniversary in October.Samoa is just beginning to rebuild and here at Pepperdine freshman Aaron English -- who grew up on the island -- held a fundraiser for the relief effort. English raised about $400 on campus and more than $3000 off campus from a congregation in Woodland Hills. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Samoan 'Wave' seeks tide of relief

Facing Race

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Pepperdine students had the opportunity to do the impossible this week. By stepping inside a device called the Human Race Machine set up in the Waves Cafe students could see themselves as they would look as a member of another race. The machine which resembles a photo booth takes a picture of the person inside. That photograph is then edited by adding ethnic features on top of … [Read more...] about Facing Race