Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify Pepperdine's recent drop in rank from No. 49 to No. 76 has prompted many to wonder about the reasoning behind the drop. Graphic Managing Editor Samantha Torre goes through some of the changes in the ranking metrics and what they mean for Pepperdine and the future of the ranking system. Listen to the episode to hear more about … [Read more...] about U.S. News & World Report Rankings Drop
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‘The Graph’: Plot Points September Edition
Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher After the release of the Sept. 15 print edition of the Graphic, host Joe Allgood and Managing Editor Samantha Torre sit down and talk through the entire Pepperdine Graphic, giving the rundown on Pepperdine's biggest stories. Grab a copy of the Graphic and listen along to the episode to hear … [Read more...] about ‘The Graph’: Plot Points September Edition
The Graph: Plot Points Currents Spring 2023
Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher After the release of the Spring 2023 Currents Magazine, host Joe Allgood and Currents Editor-In-Chief Lydia DuPerier talk through the magazine's stories, design and more. Grab a copy of Currents and listen along to the episode to hear about wellness (4:06), religion (8:52), entertainment (13:00), culture (16:40), and much … [Read more...] about The Graph: Plot Points Currents Spring 2023
Burning out Behind the Pulpit: the Struggles of Fatigue in Ministry
The pulpit stands empty at the front of Stauffer Chapel at Pepperdine University. Photo by Lucian HimesChristianity has been declining in the United States since the late 1970s, according to the Pew Research Center, and amid a shrinking flock, the ministers who shepherd it are experiencing record levels of fatigue.The Barna Group did a study in March 2022 revealing that 42% of … [Read more...] about Burning out Behind the Pulpit: the Struggles of Fatigue in Ministry
The Graph: PAC on Pause
Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher After over 30 years of existence the Pepperdine Ambassador Council (PAC) went on a hiatus for the 2022-23 school year, leading many to wonder about its future. News Editor Samantha Torre talks about want went into the history of PAC, what went into the decision to pause the program, and the future of the council. “It kind of … [Read more...] about The Graph: PAC on Pause