Every spring semester, Pepperdine’s Posse staff and scholars help organize a retreat for themselves and guest students to unite in dialogue over important current events. This year, the theme for discussion was “Crime and Punishment,” focusing on the true definition of justice and crime in the throes of an often divided nation. For those who do not know, the … [Read more...] about Posse’s Spring Retreat Sparks Conversation
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Pepperdine’s Beauty Recognized
Photos by Jenna AguileraPepperdine has been ranked as the second “Most Beautiful Campus” in the Princeton Review’s annual rankings, which include categories based on student life, academics and administration. The Princeton Review began surveying students on college campuses in 1992. Since then, surveys have switched from paper to digital, making the process … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Beauty Recognized
What to do if you see a Mountain Lion
Photo by Alexander HayesWildlife is alive at Pepperdine. And that’s not just the occasional deer on the hill watching you at the shuttle stop or prancing around in Rho parking lot. Rather, there have been two confirmed bobcat sightings and one mountain lion sighting on our campus. Department of Public Safety Deputy Director Robert McKelvy wrote in an email that, … [Read more...] about What to do if you see a Mountain Lion
Illegal Parking: How are Students Getting In?
Photo by Sylvia Hartley Students are allegedly occupying faculty-designated spots in gated lots on campus, according to professors. The issue has been noted by Seaver Faculty Association President and Associate Professor of Religion Ronald Cox, who is spearheading an effort to ensure parking spaces on campus are being properly utilized. Deputy Director of Public Safety … [Read more...] about Illegal Parking: How are Students Getting In?
Overconquering will conquer you
Art by Sacha Irick Let’s talk about the other Napoleon syndrome. No, this article is not about short people. Because let’s face it, there are lots of people who are much shorter than the famed emperor and do just fine. Short jokes aside, Napoleon’s height (or lack thereof) wasn’t his downfall. No, Napoleon’s fatal flaw was that he was an overachiever. For all that he … [Read more...] about Overconquering will conquer you
