Photos by Jack Miller and Zach LeBy about age 12, I knew something was different. And it wasn’t just different — in my community, it was wrong. Although I was homeschooled and didn’t have as much exposure to other kids my age, for some reason, I knew I didn’t feel the same way about girls as other boys did. I felt like something about me was … [Read more...] about Out: A Narrative About Coming Out At A Christian School
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Church Hopping Pro: Find A Church That Works For You
Photo by Katrina Warme A majority of college students are probably familiar with the term bar hopping, and it is likely that many of them (21 and older, that is) can attest to the advantages (or disadvantages) of staggering from bar to bar, trying different drinks and listening to the varieties of substandard Jukebox tunes. Church hopping, ironically, is a lot like bar hopping … [Read more...] about Church Hopping Pro: Find A Church That Works For You
When Oceans Rise
Photos by Katrina Warme and Courtesy of Heidi BernardPepperdine opened its first sustainable residence hall last semester: the Eden House. As one of the 2014 winners of Waves of Innovation, the Eden Project is an integral project of the Center for Sustainability, providing a sustainable living-learning environment for students living on campus and serving as an experiment for … [Read more...] about When Oceans Rise
Help, I Didn’t Know This Was Such A Christian School!
Art by Nate BartonAs a non-Christian or non-American citizen, Pepperdine can be a tough place, especially in the first few weeks here. I grew up in Kenya, a country in Eastern Africa, where Christianity is prevalent. However, I only dipped my toes into Christianity, not fully understanding the spirituality behind the values. I was taught to think the Church was corrupt. Due to … [Read more...] about Help, I Didn’t Know This Was Such A Christian School!
