A man listens to music on Venice beach. Listening to music is a gateway to introspection and reflection on life and those around us. Photo by Melissa Houston. Beyond mere background noise, music often acts as a lens through which people view both their own lives and the lives of those around them.For many, that connection begins at a young age. Throughout my childhood, Alfa … [Read more...] about The World Through A Soundtrack
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A Night of Unity: Author Joins the Office for Community Belonging for Story Time
Chris Singleton reads his first published children's book, "Different: A Story About Loving Your Neighbor," in the Villa Executive Dining Hall on March 13. Singleton shared his children's books with the Pepperdine community during the Office for Community Belonging's Story Time event. Photos by Lucian Himes The Office for Community Belonging hosted a night of faith and unity … [Read more...] about A Night of Unity: Author Joins the Office for Community Belonging for Story Time
Don’t Forget to be a Friend
In the midst of shootings, political unrest and midterms (both elections and tests), it can be easy to get caught up in one’s own thoughts and problems and forget to pay attention to how others are doing. I am notoriously guilty for this mistake. I tend to favor my classwork and extracurriculars over being intentional about showing interest in my friends' lives. That needs to … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to be a Friend
Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs
Growing up I drew much of my identity from my family. We were highly religious with a set view of the world. We watched certain movies while shunning others, supported certain policies and politicians but not others. Morality was not complex, but simply a process of route memorization. Christians are opposed to same sex-marriage, check. Abortion is bad, check. Harry Potter is … [Read more...] about Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs