By Kim OberhamerContributing Writer Cara Lynn sauntered to the front of the classroom. She wiped her clammy hands against her low-rise jeans as she felt a bead of sweat trickle down her spine. Her breath shortened and her stomach felt like it was knotted into a pretzel when she thought about speaking for nine whole minutes. That was Cara Lynn at her first Pepperdine debate … [Read more...] about Arguing her way to the top
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Charlie’s place
Joshua FleerContributing Writer A man pauses momentarily to pick up a discarded newspaper on a table in front of Ralphs Market in Malibu. He folds it, slides it into his back pocket, and continues to amble down the sidewalk. The end of the sidewalk interrupts his slow stroll; he stops to look over the bottle return machine, turns, and pauses briefly once again. A new direction … [Read more...] about Charlie’s place
Self-expression a lost art at Pepperdine
By Micah Kafka Photo Editor Consider the plight of the freshmen. As new students they come in, open and ready for the college experience. They come from different states, different lifestyles, and different heritages. But as the weeks slip past, something happens to them. They begin to look alike. First they dive into the Abercrombie and Fitch world, then they get their first … [Read more...] about Self-expression a lost art at Pepperdine
A Hull lot more than golf
Joshua FleerContributing Writer In a tight spot on a golf course down under, Katherine Hull decided to give God a try. Taking Good Shepard Lutheran’s required Christian Living class had sparked just enough of a curiosity in Christianity that she uttered a prayer for the first time. “You know what God, help me out here,” she said. Hull pulled through and was fortunate enough … [Read more...] about A Hull lot more than golf
Can you feel the Love?
Holli WyettContributing Writer He stands in front of a Religion 102 class carefully selecting a new PowerPoint slide when she enters. He stops his lecture, saunters over to the woman in her early sixties and kisses her on the lips. It is as if the desks, notepads and awe-stricken students are non-existent. The couple exchanges goodbyes and embraces one last time. His eyes … [Read more...] about Can you feel the Love?