Jamie Lambert Staff Writer As most Americans stay current with the American involvement in the Middle East via CNN, a small group of Pepperdine students have made a commitment that will most likely land them right in the middle of the action. These nine men and women are just like any other Pepperdine students, except that every Friday, they don the Blues of the United States … [Read more...] about Pepperdine students prepare for lives in military service after they graduate
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Professor takes motherhood to new level
Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer Dr. Margot Condon, assistant director of student teaching at the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology, is often asked to give speeches about teaching. Invariably, the subject of her experiences as a working mother comes up. “Women will say to me, ‘I’d like to go back to work but I have three children,’” she said. “They don’t … [Read more...] about Professor takes motherhood to new level
Breaking through the noise in life: the healing voice of silence
Travis Weber & Nathanial BreedenStaff Writers Noise infiltrates our lives. In the morning, blaring alarm clocks break the silence. The talking heads on our televisions drown out our daily routine. In class, sometimes the professor is difficult to hear above the racket in our heads.Why do we tend to turn the volume of life up instead of down?We have an affinity for noise, … [Read more...] about Breaking through the noise in life: the healing voice of silence
‘Idol’ finalist sings in Smothers tomorrow
Jen ClayStaff Writer Photo Courtesy of Center for TheArts Josh Gracin is a busy man. Between record promotion and fatherly duties, the “American Idol 2” finalist and country music crooner has embarked on a month-and-a-half-long tour in support of his self-titled debut album. And to catch the show, Waves don’t have to travel farther than their own backyard. Gracin will make a … [Read more...] about ‘Idol’ finalist sings in Smothers tomorrow
Lam shares voice, soul on new CD
Karin SabinStaff Writer Photo Courtesy John Paul Lam Pepperdine is home to its very own rising musical star: John “JP” Paul Lam. Lam, a junior, is nationally recognized as an artist and most recently placed first in the national Gospel Music Association’s 2004 Spotlight Vocal Solo, which got him attention from major record labels. “Singing is something I feel blessed to do, … [Read more...] about Lam shares voice, soul on new CD