Perspectives

Diversity is almost universally recognized as inherently valuable and important. The desire to achieve it spans from universities to workplaces and it is one of the distinguishing themes of the United States. But the value of diversity isn't always openly apparent.There is of course the simple beauty of human diversity that requires no inference. It can be appreciated and … [Read more...] about Diversity forges richer society

As Pepperdine students living in sunny Malibu I feel we need to embrace the saying "When life gives you lemons make lemonade"— but in a more contemporary context. Back in 2008 my family decided to install solar panels to try to reduce our carbon footprint by generating our own electricity. Since then we haven't paid more than $2 for our electricity bill and as the price … [Read more...] about Solar power holds promise

It seems ironic that a smiling old man in a red robe calling for peace and human rights could cause such a firestorm of controversy but the Dalai Lama— this time with the help of President Barack Obama— has done it again. The president's recent meeting with the exiled Tibetan holy man stirred up the ire of the Chinese state causing it to warn the U.S. president that … [Read more...] about International policy must reflect ideals

The journey home— it is an age-old archetype deeply engrained in humanity. Odysseus sailed the seas fighting off a six-headed monster navigating his way through a whirlpool and evading the call of the sirens— all out of a burning to return home to his beloved Penelope. Lemuel Gulliver evaded tiny people giant people and pirate people in his quest to get back home. … [Read more...] about Appreciating the journey home

With nearly 1 in 10 Americans suffering from an addiction disorder including a variety of harmful habits the search for the most effective treatment program or process is a crucial one according to the speaker at Wednesday Morning Chapel. Wednesday's Convocation speaker Pastor John Baker of Saddleback Church shared with students his personal struggle with addiction and his … [Read more...] about Convo speaker shares religiously based anti-addiction program