Madeleine Sherak teaches children the importance of empathy in her book, "Superheroes Club."Sherak is a Pepperdine University student-teacher education field supervisor who oversees and offers guidance to students teaching kindergarten through 12th grade as part of their majors. She tackles themes of empathy and acceptance in her children's book, "Superheroes Club." The book … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Faculty Member Promotes Inclusion with New Children’s Book
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The Signature Chair: A Conversation with Ned Colletti
Photos by Arthur Puu From humble beginnings in Chicago to a career in sports, former Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager and current Pepperdine Professor Ned Colletti has seen it all. Colletti discussed his journey in his new book "The Big Chair: The Smooth Hops and Bad Bounces from the Inside World of the Acclaimed Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager" on Monday night in … [Read more...] about The Signature Chair: A Conversation with Ned Colletti
Professor Debbie Wideroe Releases First Children’s Book
Image courtesy of Debbie WideroeMost can recall a favorite book from childhood, be it the whimsical rhymes of Dr. Seuss or the mischievous undertakings of the Berenstain Bears. Debbie Wideroe, visiting professor of Communication and director of the Communication Division Internship Program, understands the critical role stories play in children's growth and development, which … [Read more...] about Professor Debbie Wideroe Releases First Children’s Book
Grande and ‘The Giant Among Greats’: A New Read from Ronald Reagan’s Right-Hand
Photos Courtesy of Peggy Grande Orange County native and then-senior at Pepperdine University Peggy Grande’s dreams of working in politics came true in the continuation of President Ronald Reagan’s story, and the beginning of her own. Shortly after Reagan’s departure from the White House and return to Los Angeles in 1989, Grande began interning for his LA office in Century … [Read more...] about Grande and ‘The Giant Among Greats’: A New Read from Ronald Reagan’s Right-Hand
Gender-Bendered ‘Twilight’ Kills Brain Cells, Meets Expectations
Photo by Veronica Johnson Edward Cullen is now Edyth Cullen, and Bella Swan is now Beaufort Swan. I’m just going to let that sink in for a second. The 10th anniversary of “Twilight” passed on Oct. 5 (let’s act as if you didn’t already know that), and to commemorate, Stephanie Meyer gender-swapped the novel, renaming it “Life and Death.” Now the sexy, rich vampire is a … [Read more...] about Gender-Bendered ‘Twilight’ Kills Brain Cells, Meets Expectations
