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Students build houses faith in Mexican community

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The recent media coverage of the drug wars and swine flu in Mexico did not deter a group of 51 Pepperdine students and staff members from attending Campus Ministry's annual fall service trip to San Felipe from Oct. 2 through Oct. 4.Students said the trip provided a way to put their faith into action serving Christ through serving others. Katie Gilliam a sophomore made her first … [Read more...] about Students build houses faith in Mexican community

Stauffer says 'I do'

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After a brief suspension of requests to be married at Pepperdine's Stauffer Chapel the university is back in the wedding business but with a few key changes. Following the California Supreme Court's May 2008 ruling to uphold same-sex marriage university officials halted the facility's use for future bookings  so they could evaluate their situation.They rescinded the … [Read more...] about Stauffer says 'I do'

Skateboard ban limits mobility senators say

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On a campus full of hills Pepperdine students often struggle to find ways to get to class fast.Some students think that this problem is compounded by the ban on skateboards and scooters. In the Vehicles section the Student Handbook states: "Riding skateboards roller skates scooters (e.g. "razors") and roller blades is prohibited anywhere and anytime on campus."Students have to … [Read more...] about Skateboard ban limits mobility senators say

IJM hosts Invisible Children event

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In the past 22 years30 000 children have been abducted to fight for a rebel army in northern Uganda.Invisible Children a non-profit organization dedicated to saving these children and returning them to their homes mobilizes people worldwide who are passionate about eradicating the injustices occurring in this war. They sponsored a multi-national event during April of 2009 … [Read more...] about IJM hosts Invisible Children event