Photo courtesy of Ray Carr Religion Professor Raymond Carr uses the music of Thelonious Monk to merge the ideas of Karl Barth, a European theologian, with James Cone, the “father of black theology.” Monk’s jazz is crisp, soulful and sudden. In many ways, he differs from the smooth, silky sound that most think of when they think of jazz. Monk’s music plays like a … [Read more...] about Faith, Soul and All that Jazz
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Pepperdine Protests or Calls To Action?
Photos by Madison Nichols As Pepperdine awaits the upcoming announcement of the university’s 8th president, search committee members Marnie Mitze and Connie Horton are confident about their committee's five chosen finalists, and what each individual will bring to the community. However, an anonymous display posted on Pepperdine's Freedom Wall expressed that some students … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Protests or Calls To Action?
Pay Attention to the 116th Congress
The most diverse Congress in United States' history was sworn in Jan. 3. There is much anticipation about how this new Congress will perform. The demographics being represented are unprecedented, implying that a multitude of ideologies will be at work. While it is unrealistic for students to keep up with every governmental proceeding, the 116th Congress is worth paying close … [Read more...] about Pay Attention to the 116th Congress
Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Art by Ally Armstrong Diversity is the theory, and inclusion is putting that into action. Home to approximately 3,000 undergraduate students on campuses stretching across four continents and six countries, Pepperdine University is an institution with a mission to expose students to a world of tradition, culture and ideas different from their own. This mission, seeking to unite … [Read more...] about Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Staff Editorial: Be a Part of the Presidential Process
Art by Ally Armstrong This past week, the Pepperdine Presidential Search Committee announced the five finalists for the position. Within 24 hours, the Freedom Wall exhibited a display regarding the lack of racial and gender diversity within the finalist pool. Out of the five individuals, all of them are White and only one of them, Nancy Jordan, is a woman. The other … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Be a Part of the Presidential Process
