People often think of home as a place — a physical comfort zone where one eats, sleeps and feels protected from the outside world. In reality, home is a concept with so much nuance; no one can attach an exclusive definition to it. Graziadio student and Horizon Scholar Dave Montoya grew up without a sense of home, moving around the foster-care system until he was 18 years … [Read more...] about Uprooted: How People Bring Home Wherever They Go
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Worship Summit: Where Two or More Are Gathered, God is There
Heads bowed down. Hands lifted high. Voices rejoiced in praise. The Pepperdine community gathered in Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 16 for the University’s annual worship summit. Renowned artists United Voice Worship and Phil Wickham led students, family, faculty and alumni in worship. Jonathan Evans, former NFL player turned pastor, gave the main … [Read more...] about Worship Summit: Where Two or More Are Gathered, God is There
Pepperdine Athletes Use Faith to Play for Higher Purpose
Art by Vivian Hsia Whether they are on the court or in the classroom, Pepperdine athletes said their faith impacts everything they do. Student athletes at Pepperdine said their faith has an influence on both their athletic careers and lives as a whole. They said their faith allows them to play for a higher purpose, which helps them to worry less when on the court or field. “My … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Use Faith to Play for Higher Purpose
Opinion: It is Better to Give Than to Receive
Art by Jackie LopezTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.From a young age, my parents taught me giving is important and generosity is praiseworthy. Even a phrase as simple as “share with your brother" implied an element of giving — giving up keeping a … [Read more...] about Opinion: It is Better to Give Than to Receive
Letter to the Editor: Previous Chaplain Shaya Aguilar Shares Experience with the Hub
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. In light of Christina Littlefield’s letter that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Previous Chaplain Shaya Aguilar Shares Experience with the Hub
