AMY LARSONStaff Writer It is the time when flowers, candy hearts, and couples appear in abundance. This is a special holiday for many people, but this year Valentine’s Day is a particularly meaningful holiday for Spanish major Lisa Marley. A celebration of romantic love since the High Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day is not often connected to spiritual things. However, Marley, … [Read more...] about Matchmaking by God
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Standing the test of time
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor D’Esta Love probably did not know she would meet her husband Stuart at a church in Oregon. She probably did not know they would wed young either — she at 18 and he at 20. Now it would be hard to imagine the pair apart. This March, the Loves will have been married for 48 years. They have two children and five grandchildren. Stuart said … [Read more...] about Standing the test of time
Face in the Crowd: Amy Joehlin
ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor The hall of the Tyler Campus Center tells a story— a story of dedication, scholarship and perseverance. The glass pane across from the International Programs office proudly displays the names and faces of those proven worthy of the various Pepperdine fellowships; the most recent addition is senior Amy Joehlin. Joehlin said she loves adventure. … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Amy Joehlin
How to totally ignore Valentine’s Day
ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor Chocolates, roses, creepy naked babies wielding deadly weapons—Bah hum bug—wait, wrong holiday. Valentine’s Day is often viewed as plague rather than pleasure. Some would argue that Hallmark and Hershey’s just want consumer America to believe that this is the time to acknowledge one’s love so that they may cash in on the gifts, cards and … [Read more...] about How to totally ignore Valentine’s Day
Melting the many chocolate myths
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant It is the perfect indulgence as a reward for a job well done. It is the ultimate breakup remedy. It can be given as a gift in virtually any situation. That’s right— it’s chocolate. Although chocolate is appreciated worldwide for its various forms for consumption, many people are unaware of the background of this delectable treat. According to … [Read more...] about Melting the many chocolate myths