Editor’s Note: Each week, The Joshua Gray “GRAYDE” column will present a collection of opinions based on Gray’s personal experiences “grayding” current cultural perceptions and challenging our societal progression toward a better future. I’m in a war. I’m a black man. I’m in a war that neither the majority of Pepperdine nor the majority of America has fought. I’m an … [Read more...] about I’m black and I’m in a war
Perspectives
I am coming home
Looking out the window at the view of Lake Geneva on my first day in Lausanne, I wondered what the Lord had in store for me. He had already delivered me safely from my first plane ride ever and had given me an amazing roommate. He brought me to Switzerland so that I could grow and learn to rely on Him. I already knew it was going to be difficult and would defy all my … [Read more...] about I am coming home
I am ready to be transformed
Art by Xander Hayes I still can’t believe that freshman year is already over, and I am days away from starting my sophomore year in Lausanne, Switzerland. As I start to pack for this upcoming year, I think about what it was like nearly one year ago when I was just shopping at Target, finding the perfect bedspread, figuring out wall decorations for my dorm and preparing myself … [Read more...] about I am ready to be transformed
Ebola reached the U.S. but we’ll be fine
Art by Sacha Irick The line between harsh reality and sensationalism has been over-stepped in most coverage of the Ebola outbreaks in the West African countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Nigeria. I am not trying to downplay the seriousness of the virus outbreak and by no means wish to mitigate the horrific devastation of life occurring in West Africa. Ebola is a … [Read more...] about Ebola reached the U.S. but we’ll be fine
The World Cup just made history and here’s why
Art by Sacha Irick It was a trying journey from the moment FIFA drew the initial World Cup brackets and announced that my dear home nation was in group D — the death group — along with Italy, Uruguay and the UK. People on social networks were not shy about making jokes and mocking the “Cinderella” team of the group: Costa Rica. I remember finding out about our group placement … [Read more...] about The World Cup just made history and here’s why