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Faith Unfolding: A Look At Students’ Spiritual Journeys

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Senior James LaRue, who is Bahá’í, said he was drawn to Pepperdine because it is a Christian university. An element of the Bahá’í faith is “independent investigation of the truth,” which means working toward discernment of one’s belief in Bahá’í teachings, LaRue said. College is a time when students can explore … [Read more...] about Faith Unfolding: A Look At Students’ Spiritual Journeys

A Space Made For ‘Unfiltered’ Conversations

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Unfiltered is a new weekly discussion meant to bridge the gap between all secular and sacred questions, said Falon Barton, the campus minister for the University Church of Christ Malibu. Barton is also a former editor for the Graphic. The purpose of the group is to better love the Lord, the community and creation. Unfiltered is hosted on Thursdays at 6 p.m., at the … [Read more...] about A Space Made For ‘Unfiltered’ Conversations

Students Grapple With Graduating Early

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Students dressed in cap and gown as the class of 2022 walks across Alumni Park during graduation. Students are moving into the workforce, obtaining further degrees and more. Photo by Lucian Himes As the spring 2023 semester comes to an end and graduation approaches, some students said finances are a driving force when deciding to graduate early. Others said they simply want … [Read more...] about Students Grapple With Graduating Early

Religion, It’s Bigger than a Checkbox

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Junior Ginger Jacobs smiles among the flowers on Pepperdine’s campus. Jacobs wore her Hamsa hand earrings — a Hindu symbol meaning 'Do not be afraid.' Photos by Lucian HimesAt Nepal-Tibet Imports in the small town of Fort Collins, Colorado, a miniature statue of the Virgin Mary sits high upon a shelf, right next to statues of Hindu deities Ganesha and Shiva.The … [Read more...] about Religion, It’s Bigger than a Checkbox

Here To Stay: Students Attend Strike Out Queerphobia Protest

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Pepperdine students sit in the Amphitheatre on Oct. 11, and listened to students speak about their experiences being LGBTQ+ at Pepperdine at the Strike Out Queerphobia Protest. The protest involved a walkout, said Danica Christy — Crossroads co-president and senior — and protested the Title IX exemption at some religious schools, allowing them to discriminate on the basis of … [Read more...] about Here To Stay: Students Attend Strike Out Queerphobia Protest