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Seeking God through Different Denominations

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Photo courtesy of Julia Stratton44,000. That’s how many denominations exist within the Christian faith, Religion Professor Dyron Daughrity said. Each of these denominations have found their own variation of expressing awe and gratitude to God, adding to the plethora of definitions of worship. Pepperdine hosts a community of students from a variety of denominations within … [Read more...] about Seeking God through Different Denominations

Learn to Understand Diverse Communication Styles

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Art by Caitlin RoarkThe world is full of diverse cultures that bring with them different styles of communication. Sometimes words have different meanings across cultures, and a hand gesture can be friendly or offensive depending on who is viewing it. Students should be open to unfamiliar communication styles so they can connect to others more successfully and become better … [Read more...] about Learn to Understand Diverse Communication Styles

Get Rid of the ‘Rich Kid’ Rep

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I was at the beach last week, trying to get rid of my skin’s winter hue in preparation for my sorority formal that day. Turns out that falling asleep in the afternoon sun, even for only 30 minutes, can do some serious work on your body if it has been locked away under lots of clothes for months. My goal was to resemble a bronze goddess by the time I left, just sun-kissed … [Read more...] about Get Rid of the ‘Rich Kid’ Rep

I Am Not My Hair – Currents Magazine Spring 2015

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Photos by Jenna Aguilera Note from the writer: As a woman of mixed African descent, I have been on a journey to love my naturally curly, coiled, thick and fro-tastic hair. In my family, the beauty standard was when you go out, you always look your best, which meant having my hair chemically straightened with a relaxer. I was taught to look presentable, professional and … [Read more...] about I Am Not My Hair – Currents Magazine Spring 2015

Diversity milestone achieved

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Art by Xander Hayes Seaver population is now 50 percent ethnic Diversity. It’s a common word with heavy implications. In recent years diversity has been a prominent area of interest for the administration, especially considering Pepperdine has been a predominantly white institution since its founding in 1937, according to Director of Admission Laura Kalinkewicz. In his … [Read more...] about Diversity milestone achieved