Richard NavaContributing Writer How many times have you looked at the clock and had to tell your friend it was time to leave? Have you ever been written up for having a member of the opposite sex over in your room past 1 a.m.? Did you ever think the set time was too early? Ever wonder the origins of these rules? The male/female student visitation hours here at Pepperdine, … [Read more...] about Residents favor restricted co-ed visitation hours
Perspectives
Taking actions based on perceived words of God
Ben TexterContributing Writer In terms of Judaism and Christianity, Abraham was an upstanding man of faith. The story of the near-sacrifice of his son, Isaac, is universally recognized as being a classic example of a pure and untarnished faith. For anyone unfamiliar with the story, it is found in Genesis 22. In the passage, God orders Abraham to sacrifice his one and only son, … [Read more...] about Taking actions based on perceived words of God
Giving a dollar does not make you a Christian
Nick BundraContributing Writer “I hear you talk the talk, but I don’t see you walk the walk, and I still don’t believe a thing you say,” sang Trevor Keith of Face to Face. The quote is indicative of the major criticism of Christianity: that its adherents fail to practice what they preach. I agree with Keith. Interestingly, this criticism was first voiced by Paul of the New … [Read more...] about Giving a dollar does not make you a Christian
Give aid for the rights reason
Audrey ReedAssistant News Editor A few weeks ago at Convo, SGA President Carl Kasalek said that Pepperdine students needed to be involved in the tsunami-relief effort. “It’s important for Pepperdine students to realize that they can make an impact on the world,” he said. True, people need to know that they can make a difference in the world with their actions. But more … [Read more...] about Give aid for the rights reason
Religion gives more than metaphysical enlightenment
Daniel JohnsonArt Editor Religion can be a touchy subject.At a school like Pepperdine, however, I believe that religion should be more open topic for discussion. Many secular individuals have disregarded the value of obtaining an education within the church. I’m not overlooking the obvious benefits of attending church — relationship with a higher being, eternal life or … [Read more...] about Religion gives more than metaphysical enlightenment