Hypocrisy is necessary for the functioning of society. Everyday social relations are regulated by a well-understood code of self-censorship half-truths and (occasionally) outright lies. Contrary to moral intuition this element of hypocrisy is something that must be vigilantly protected.In early February the controversial Web site JuicyCampus.com shutdown. The site was designed … [Read more...] about Truth hurts: defending social hypocrisy
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Campus mourns Dr. Adler
Faculty administrators and students are taking a number of steps to cope with the loss of Marketing Professor Roy Adler whose unexpected death Saturday March 7 left a hole in the business administration division the summer international program in Shanghai and the hearts of many in the Pepperdine community.Adler who taught marketing classes at Pepperdine since 1984 went into … [Read more...] about Campus mourns Dr. Adler
Events highlight human trafficking
Tonight's abolitionist outreach and prayer walk concludes Project Exodus and International Justice Mission's third annual Pepperdine human trafficking awareness week. Rather than trying to eradicate slavery in faraway developing nations the week focuses on slavery in Los Angeles. Beginning Monday various nightly events have aimed to empower students to take a stand on the … [Read more...] about Events highlight human trafficking
Pet Adoptions
You may have heard the term "foreclosure pet"- pets abandoned at animal shelters because their owners have lost their homes. With the current downturn in the economy people are feeling the tightening of the purse strings. Some shelters and rescue organizations are filling up fast because families can no longer afford to care for their pets. Vets are seeing more patients that … [Read more...] about Pet Adoptions
Volleyball team rolls over Patriots
On Saturday the No.-3 Pepperdine men's volleyball team toppled the George Mason Patriots in three straight games 30-27 30-22 and 30-23 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The first game started off rough with the ball and points going back and forth. Sophomore outside hitter Cory Riecks and junior middle blocker Rodnei Santos held up the team with powerhouse blocks in key situations. … [Read more...] about Volleyball team rolls over Patriots