Perspectives

MICHAEL BROWNContributing Writer Generally, when one mentions the words fraternity or sorority to the average person, they immediately think of binge drinking, drugs or buying friends. This is not to say that they shouldn’t associate those things with Greek life. In truth, that is what many of the Greeks take part in. Despite the existence of pros and cons with Greek college … [Read more...] about Christian frats are not needed to praise Jesus

BENJAMIN YOUNG Staff Writer The wild world of quantum physics is not an inviting place to tread. It is complicated and random, grandiose and intimate. Indeed, this world is not one that easily lends itself to be understood. The ideas of simultaneous locations, conscience rendering and infinity are not ideas that we, the vast plane of uninitiated humanity, are quick to grasp. … [Read more...] about Jesus’ human-side could hatch miracles according to physicists

RACHEL JOHNSONPerspectives Assistant A female mountain lion was fatally mauled by her mate in a lengthy showdown near Malibu Creek State Park on Aug. 12, the Los Angeles Times reported. While this has been the first report of aggressive behavior within the past year, the incident has caused authorities and locals to question the safety of those who live near predator-infested … [Read more...] about Lions constitute little danger

PRO KIRK HENDERSONContributing Writer At universities across the country, new students come to campus with preconceived notions of what Greek life is all about. The general stereotype is that members of Greek organizations are party-going halfwits who need to pay for their friends. At least at Pepperdine, things are different. Greek life is important because it has helped to … [Read more...] about Should Greek life be supported at a Christian college?

GLORIA SHELLERStaff Writer The American Red Cross  has its hand in everything and thank God for that. For almost 125 years, the Red Cross has been  saving lives around the world. The organization’s creator, Clara Barton, branched the American Red Cross from a larger international movement based in Europe. Barton’s goal? To protect the war injured, which she did in the Spanish … [Read more...] about The Red Cross’ legacy continues