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Beloved Community Initiative Holds Student-Led Conversation on Gender

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Photos by Kayla LeeA panel of students spoke about the inaccurate stereotype of Pepperdine students as surf-centered, tall blondes at a convocation event titled He Said, She Said on March 23.The Beloved Community Initiative held the event as their semesterly convocation, discussing gender in honor of Women's History Month, said Isabella Ordaz, co-director and founder of the … [Read more...] about Beloved Community Initiative Holds Student-Led Conversation on Gender

Convicted Civility Convo Promotes Healthy Conversations

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Photo by Moni AvilaRichard Mouw, American philosopher and theologian, spoke in Elkins Auditorium on March 15 to share his message on what he likes to call 'Convicted Civility' with the Pepperdine community. At the root of Convicted Civility is the idea that conviction and civility are an integral part of civil discourse and Christianity can be a solution to the incivility … [Read more...] about Convicted Civility Convo Promotes Healthy Conversations

Philosophy Professors Debate God’s Existence

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Photos by Madeleine CarrTwo philosophy professors held a civil debate hosted by the philosophy program regarding whether it is reasonable or not to believe God exists in front of a crowded Stauffer Chapel on Nov. 17, inviting Pepperdine students to attend for convocation credit. Pepperdine's Professor Tomás Bogardus argued that it's reasonable to believe in God's … [Read more...] about Philosophy Professors Debate God’s Existence

Nathan Lam Brings Rosh Hashanah to Stauffer Chapel

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Photos by Milan Loiacono Nathan Lam, cantor of the Stephen Wise Temple in Bel Air, led an explanatory convocation event on Rosh Hashanah on Oct. 10 in Stauffer Chapel. In front of a small group of students, Lam explained the significance of the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah and traditions associated with the holiday."It definitely showed me a different side of religion," Morgan … [Read more...] about Nathan Lam Brings Rosh Hashanah to Stauffer Chapel

Give Convo a Second Chance

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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