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AMY LARSONStaff Writer It seems that some  think Christianity and politics go together. While beliefs do fuel political ideals and probably impact which candidate gets the vote of a certain demographic, Jesus was never a political radical as much as he was a social radical. Jesus cared about loving people. That being said, it must be addressed that spiritual ideals have gotten … [Read more...] about Jesus gives love, respect to same-sex couples

ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor  Pepperdine student by day, phlebotomist-in-training by the time class lets out, freshman Alex Pennekamp works his way to the top. Although he takes classes at two different universities simultaneously, Pennekamp still finds time to attend convocation sessions in the evening— after a nap, that is. Though Pennekamp’s day is literally packed, he looks … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Alex Pennekamp

GREG BARNETTStaff Writer Alcohol and drug abuse are common addictions in this country, but online pornography is becoming the new drug of the 21st century.  Porn addiction can affect any person with an Internet connection.  That, experts say, combined with more than 4.5 million pornographic Web sites and sex from the media have lured people into the addiction of online porn.   … [Read more...] about Stripping the secret addiction

ASHLYEE HICKMAN Living Editor Students may be sipping murder with their lunches in the Cafe. They might be wearing child labor on their sleeves. And they could be ordering a half calf venti full of African poverty before their morning classes. Though Pepperdine students pride themselves on being socially conscious, they use products every day that support the evils they … [Read more...] about Risky Business

CASSANDRA NEHFStaff Writer Senior Scott Smith started out the spring semester on a high. He landed an internship at Dreamworks Animation Studios and  just got engaged to his girlfriend, Sarai Small. However, all of this combined with his other responsibilities of school, work and serving as an SLA, difficulties arose. The hours quickly added up. “I got sick after the second … [Read more...] about Students stack activities to the max