Art is by Madeline Duvall Of the approximate 5,300 universities in the U.S., nearly 600 are Christian-affiliated institutions. This means about one in every 10 colleges in the U.S. is a Christian university. Pepperdine is one of these institutions, but it is unique in that it is specifically affiliated with the churches of Christ. Only 6% of students, however, are … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rethink Pepperdine’s Religious Framework
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Continued Chapel Vandalism Makes Impact
Photos by Madeleine Carr For more than three years, individuals have reported repeated vandalism to the floor tiles of Stauffer Chapel. The vandalism began as a single permanent marker smiley face and has now increased to four faces, covering multiple tiles and drawing the attention of visitors of the chapel. Despite the facility department's continued cleanings of the … [Read more...] about Continued Chapel Vandalism Makes Impact
Give Convo a Second Chance
Art by Peau PorotesanoI have to admit — I used to hate Convo. After all, why should I spend my Wednesday morning in a room full of people who don’t care, listening to a speaker who has nothing beneficial to say? I’m not alone in that sentiment either. Convocation probably tops the list of things most dreaded by students, slightly edging out Humanities 111 and … [Read more...] about Give Convo a Second Chance
Bishop preaches justice at MLK chapel
Photo by Allison Hubbard Every pew in Stauffer Chapel was packed with students on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Along with celebrating the Civil Rights Movement and the push for equality, Bishop Darrell L. Bush, a prison chaplain for more than 20 years in LA County, shared his personal story of finding freedom. “I want to … [Read more...] about Bishop preaches justice at MLK chapel