AMY LARSONStaff Writer Upon hearing the word, “minister,” the image that most likely springs to mind involves a man dressed in a suit, standing in a church building and speaking to a congregation. Pepperdine students prove that this view of ministry is, in fact, too narrow. Students Courtney Hong, a senior journalism major, and junior Christopher Hawkins, an international … [Read more...] about Student ministers serve daily on and off campus
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Project Serve: Students return from Spring Break trips physically exhausted, spiritually refreshed
VIRGINIA THOMASStaff Writer Editor’s Note: Over Spring Break, staff writer and junior Virginia Thomas led a team of 13 students on a service trip to Argentina. One of 14 such service groups from Pepperdine, the Argentina team spent a week at the Adulam Community Farm — a refuge for single mothers and children in an impoverished barrio west of Buenos Aires. All the team members … [Read more...] about Project Serve: Students return from Spring Break trips physically exhausted, spiritually refreshed
Pyschological skills can save students from stress risks
CONNIE HORTONCOUNSELING CENTER Stress is a common phenomenon among students and the most frequent reason that students seek counseling at Pepperdine’s Counseling Center. Whether or not they seek professional help, most students can relate to the feeling of being “stressed out” at times.Stress is a normal part of life. Being stressed means that personal resources are being … [Read more...] about Pyschological skills can save students from stress risks
Face in the Crowd: Brigette Olmos-Arreola
STEPHANIE NORDSTROMStaff Writer Pepperdine administrators try to admit well-rounded students with a range of areas of expertise. It is no wonder Admissions wanted Brigette Olmos-Arreola to be part of the student body. This history nut loves everything from theater and costume designing to cooking and World War II. Her favorite music includes 80s, Frank Sinatra, Cold Play, … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Brigette Olmos-Arreola
Fraternity purposes go beyond social events
KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant Fraternities at Pepperdine are well-known for their social activities with sororities as well as their participation with spirited campus events such as Homecoming. It is often overlooked, however, that they provide highly competitive scholarship awards and leadership programs for their members. Jamaal Crowley, a Pepperdine junior and member of … [Read more...] about Fraternity purposes go beyond social events