Perspectives

We haven’t heard this much campus chatter about Chapel in a long time. Well, at least not this much positive chatter. Last week, Pepperdine hosted a Wednesday morning convocation speaker who was not only a student, senior A.J. Hawks, but one who openly shared his homosexuality and the struggle which precluded that admission for some time. Now pause for a moment and consider … [Read more...] about Pepperdine climate changing, students control the destiny

According to a 2011 Gallup poll, 97 percent of Americans of all races, ages 18 to 37 accept interracial dating, while only 61 percent of Americans age 70 and over accept it. Despite the apparent amiability among younger adults, there seems to be a difference between accepting interracial dating and actually taking part in it. “I think many like the idea, yet would never do it … [Read more...] about Interracial dating paints love with new colors

They call me “Old Faithful.” It’s the kind of person that I am. My friends tuck me away in the back corner of the middle drawer — easily accessible, yet easily hidden. Clearly, they’re embarrassed of me or don’t think that much of me. I am never there, or invited to be there, when they are having fun because they don’t need me then. At that point, when they are having the time … [Read more...] about Life is like an underwear drawer

Dear Grace, My roommate is in a serious relationship. And by serious, I mean he and his girlfriend think it’s OK to sleep in our room three nights a week. How do I tell them this is not cool? Do I just go in there when I’m ready to sleep? Do I install a new dead bolt? Help! Sincerely, Sexiled Pose this same question elsewhere and you might receive a well thought out answer … [Read more...] about Sexiled roommates should take spirited revenge

Don’t get me wrong, mourning together is a natural human behavior. And like any other music-appreciating person, I get chills hearing Houston’s voice float through “I Will Always Love You.” But blowing up the proportion of yet another fallen star’s burnout only chips away at society’s emotional integrity. If you managed to miss the millions of Facebook statuses, Tweets, news … [Read more...] about Shallow sorrow undermines genuine loss