If I’m continuing the trend of setting an appropriately re-worked song title for my experiences in Shanghai, then this week is called “Shanghai Calling,” a tribute to The Clash’s “London Calling.”I didn't pick up the Shanghai call so easily though. I struggled to hear the call, although I should have heard it from the start. I grew up in … [Read more...] about Shanghai Calling
Perspectives
Pepperdine Welcomes New Washington D.C. Program Director
After ending a phone call with Pepperdine’s International Program Dean Charles Hall, Brian Swarts was left with a difficult decision to make. Swarts was conflicted with choosing between his previous employer, family ties to Japan and his alma mater. He had to decide to either work as the Program Director for The Salvation Army in Japan — where his wife is from — or as the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes New Washington D.C. Program Director
Fix us First
The tragedy of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College and the narrowly avoided one at Summerville High School in Tuolumne have me thinking about the ongoing issue of gun violence in this country. My views may not be shared by most people, but they are shared. People are the problem and the solution. The first event, at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon … [Read more...] about Fix us First
Pepperdine: Christianity Needs to Change
Art by Christine NelsonChristianity has hit a rut. According to a 2015 study by the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans who identify as Christian has dropped considerably over the past seven years, more than any other religious group. In contrast, the largest gain was seen in those who don’t identify with any religion at all. So what happened to change a nation … [Read more...] about Pepperdine: Christianity Needs to Change
Remember to be Grateful
There are rare moments in life when we are shaken back into realizing how valuable everything we have is and how much we forget to be thankful for. Recently, a young Egyptian woman was able to bring a group of Pepperdine students back to this reality we so often forget. With four other senior girls, I attended an event on Sept 20, put on by the nonprofit organization Human … [Read more...] about Remember to be Grateful
