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ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant Pepperdine’s Religion division plays an important part in students’ lives. It may be one of the smallest divisions in terms of majors, but its mission is clear: to provide the entire student body with spiritual knowledge and development. Randall Chesnutt, chair of the Religion Division since 2003, has many responsibilities he must control and … [Read more...] about Religion profs encourage debate

RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Strengthening lives for purpose, service and what was that other one? While Pepperdine students are constantly searching for ways to better the world, feed the hungry and serve the masses, they may be neglecting an area of service that the world truly does need. Project Lead attempts to answer this need while helping students ready themselves for lives … [Read more...] about Road trip drives home leadership

SHANNON URTNOWSKINews Editor This year’s Songfest theme, “Stay Tuned,” says it all. The event has caused televisions campus-wide to go unwatched while those in the community focus on the “glamorous, bright and shiny” annual variety show, according to executive director Sam Parmelee. “I think this overall theme lends itself to really good, funny performances,” said junior … [Read more...] about Songfest: Small screen to big stage

ASHLEY WELLINGStaff Writer It began last year, in a small community an hour and a half outside Buenos Aires, Argentina. In a village known as Adulam, a group of Pepperdine students was spending time with the 50 families who called it home. Inspired by the local culture coupled with abundant poverty, two of those students formed an idea they hoped would change lives. It was here … [Read more...] about Tea time for poverty

JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant Pepperdine students will face another increase in tuition and housing costs for the 2008-2009 school year. The Dean’s Office announced the fee hike March 7. Tuition rates will rise 5.98 percent, costing students $36,650 per year, or $18,325 per semester.  Room and board charges will increase 5.5 percent to $5,240 per semester for dorm residents on … [Read more...] about Tuition cost to increase