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Afghanistan

“Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building

December 5, 2021 by Annabelle Childers

Photos by Megan Williams Suddenly, everyone was talking about it. Google Search trends spiked to all-time highs: “Afghanistan,” “Taliban,” “Kabul.” A general understanding swept the nation that something had gone terribly awry in Afghanistan, where the United States military had served since the initial invasion to fight terrorism in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 … [Read more...] about “Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building

“The Oath Never Stops”: A Marine’s Heart for Service

December 5, 2021 by Lydia Duperier

Photo by Megan Williams Purpose, service and leadership — Marine veteran Eddie Castillo lived by those words long before he enrolled in Graziadio Business School and heard them as part of Pepperdine’s mission statement. For as long as he can remember, Castillo has had a heart for service. Whether it be fighting for his country, coaching a special needs baseball team or … [Read more...] about “The Oath Never Stops”: A Marine’s Heart for Service

Perseverance defies fatalities

August 27, 2013 by Ricardo Avila Alvarez

Photo Courtesy of Alison Spann At 9 years old, Alison Spann tragically lost both parents. Today, she looks to a bright future as a senior and student-leader at Seaver college. It all started with 9/11. The day that will forever live in infamy for the United States was especially meaningful for Johnny Michael Spann, father of senior Alison Spann. After the attacks on the Twin … [Read more...] about Perseverance defies fatalities

Apolitical: Facebook, the Republic primaries and the war in Afghanistan

February 2, 2012 by Sienna Jackson

[youtube zRD8gYBoQ-s] Sienna reflects on Facebook, the Republic primaries and the war in Afghanistan … [Read more...] about Apolitical: Facebook, the Republic primaries and the war in Afghanistan

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