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CARLY WEAVERStaff Writer The Pepperdine University Religion Division is batting 4-for-4. The newest religion professors are unanimously pleased with their new positions, and the department couldn’t have picked a better team. Chris Doran, Kindalee DeLong, Dyron Daughrity and Raymond Carr joined the Religion Division this year. They are a motley crew but they all have something … [Read more...] about Professor profile: new religion professors

CASSIE ROBERTSONStaff Writer Dr. Daniel Rodriguez is one man who truly practices what he preaches.  The gifted Pepperdine associate professor of religion is not only passionate about urban ministry, but he has lived and continues to live his life in a way that embodies Pepperdine’s mission statement: “Freely ye received, freely give.” “Dr. Dan,” as his students affectionately … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Daniel Rodriguez

KIERSTEN DUNNStaff Writer Dr. Timothy Willis jubilantly confesses that his love for music as a youngster led him to putting a transistor radio under his pillow at night.    Years later, Willis now listens to music in his office while writing.  Though he claims that he “is the only one in his family without an I-pod,” he does have the latest downloads from I-tunes. Moreover, as … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Tim Willis

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