Perspectives

By Kelly Robinson Contributing Writer In August 2001, they caught the attention of primetime audiences, but they were not much to look at really — a petri dish containing uneven shaped balls, clinging together like a vibrant red raspberry coated with dust. However, these were not the sole factors that captured the attention of America. The “balls” were stem cells collected … [Read more...] about Wanted: Experts in stem cell research

By J. Douglas Stevens Staff Columnist The other night I saw an episode of “The Simpsons” where Lisa converts to Buddhism. She was in search of a religion that wasn’t materialistic and served her own spiritual needs, instead of one that demanded conformity.  Her family was distraught and tried to lure her back to the straight and narrow with the glitz and glamour of Christmas. … [Read more...] about A Christmas lesson from the Simpsons

The Student Government roller coaster has encountered an unusually bumpy track during the past year, with an overhaul in the election process, political infighting and, most notably, the extended soap opera of Pepperdine concert production. SGA has a history of botching concerts and then recovering with successful shows. But with the dismissal of Programming Board Chair Jimmy … [Read more...] about Ups and downs of SGA

By Dr. Lee Kats Professor of Biology While institutions such as Stanford and UCLA struggle to find creative ways to get their best and brightest professors re-engaged in teaching, Pepperdine suffers from no similar malady – nor do I predict we ever will. Pepperdine has always been an institution that values high quality, creative teaching on the part of its faculty, and the … [Read more...] about Star power abounds among Pep faculty ranks

By Meagan Butler Contributing Writer The Moral Compass Series was a great step toward creating open dialogue on a wide range of topics on this campus.  The topic of homosexuality is completely relevant and necessary. The purpose of this article is not to stand on a soap box and discuss the moral implications of homosexuality. As I am not a theologian or a queer theorist, I … [Read more...] about Is dialogue on homosexuality appropriate at Pepperdine?