Special Publications

CARA VAN METERStaff Writer Wondering how Pepperdine students compare to the rest of the nation, spiritually-speaking?  Students who were interviewed this fall agreed in expecting Pepperdine to differ significantly from other schools when it came to questions of students' spiritual habits and beliefs.  Survey results show they are right.  "I would assume that most people are in … [Read more...] about How spiritual is the class of ’09?

JOEY MANGANOStaff Writer Entering college for the first time is difficult for most students. Deciding a major, making new friends, adjusting to a new environment away from one’s parents, and acquiring the apt skills necessary to succeed in a university setting are some of the challenges first-year students will face. The first-year seminar program aims to equip freshman with … [Read more...] about First-Year Seminars

KIMMY VALENTIStaff Writer Strong Christian leadership is redefined in the book "Shepherd Leadership," released in 2003.  The book is the collaboration of views on leadership from Dr. David Davenport, distinguished professor  of public policy and former president of Pepperdine, and Dr. Blaine McCormick,  associate dean for undergraduate programs at Hankamer School of Business at … [Read more...] about Book by former Pep president stresses leadership from Psalms

SHUHEI MATSUStaff Writer The 588-acre Soka University is to become parkland for Californians once again. Ending a 30-year quest, public officials of California announced the purchase of a school in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains. The university will return to its historic name, King Gillette Ranch, after the remaining students graduate. The $35-million deal closed … [Read more...] about Soka University land becomes state park

ERICA BACHELORStaff Writer As the clock hits 7 a.m. junior Julia Kwamya, gets up to prepare for her day. She attends classes from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m.   Then it is time to grab a quick bite to eat before heading off to work.  After work its time for homework and dinner. Then it is early to bed, in order to start the day early tomorrow morning.  A student’s life is like a … [Read more...] about Stress: The College Students Downer