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Kristen RobertsonStaff Writer “We’re conservatives on the outside and liberals in the closet,” freshman Jessica Piepgrass said firmly, referring to the political atmosphere among her fellow Pepperdine freshmen. “It’s like, people try to present themselves as conservative Christians – but they’re actually just gay alcoholics.” Piepgrass does agree, however, that there are more … [Read more...] about Students talk about their political views

Alicia YoungStaff Writer Imagine you are 23 years old. Now imagine your life ending because you were trying to protect a family’s home. Fortunately, this won’t be the case for most of us; most of us will live long, healthy lives. But that wasn’t the case for Rachel Corrie. On March 16, 2003, Corrie was bulldozed by an Israeli soldier. On that day, the pretend scenario I … [Read more...] about Corrie’s death shocks America

Judy FrimpongStaff Writer For most college students, this time of the year means research papers and finals. But for eleven seniors, this time of the year means preparing for the annual art exhibition. The Senior Art Exhibition opened Thursday at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum on the Malibu campus. After months of slaving behind the canvas, the artists were more than excited … [Read more...] about Seniors reveal their talents at Art Exhibition

Joann LeeStaff Writer A little more than half a century ago marked the beginning of Pepperdine University’s annual Bible Lecture series. Modeled after similar programs at Abilene Christian, David Lipscomb, and Harding universities, the Bible Lectures were “committed to pursuing the highest academic standards within a context which celebrates and extends the spiritual and … [Read more...] about The Bible Lectures celebrate Christian spirituality

Liz AbendStaff Writer It is surprising that an organization that saves millions of lives, reunites loved ones and shelters the homeless has received little publicity. However, PETS911.com is an organization that does not overlook the value of pets, providing resources for everything from pet adoption to PetAlert, a system that helps track lost or runaway pets. Stacey Candella, … [Read more...] about Pets problems? PETS911.com can help