Sometimes, all it takes is a furry friend to brighten a person's day. At Pepperdine, there are plenty of opportunities to encounter service and therapy animals around campus, who help their handlers in day-to-day life. It's important for students around campus who are not familiar with the many distinctive practices and behaviors of service and therapy animals to understand … [Read more...] about Service Animals Bring Smiles to Handlers and Students
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Good News: Rooting Joy in Plants
One fall afternoon as I was shopping with both my roommate and boyfriend at Trader Joe's, a green, leafy beauty caught my eye.It was a tall, strong and wonderful plant called a Monstera. I instantly rushed to it as my roommate called after me, saying, “No, Haley, you don't need another plant.” Little did she know, I did.I picked up my new friend and placed him in my … [Read more...] about Good News: Rooting Joy in Plants
Praise, Prayer, Proclamation: The Art of Worship Music
Sophomore John Silva is leading worship inside Stauffer Chapel. Photo by Lucian Himes. Graphic by Abby Wilt Worship music — something that can be interpreted in several different ways while taking on personal meanings for different individuals. Worship is defined as an act of praise, a prayer or a declaration, according to the Gospel Coalition. Worship can be individual … [Read more...] about Praise, Prayer, Proclamation: The Art of Worship Music
Good News: Clouding My Life with Joy
Who would have thought suspended water particles in the atmosphere could bring me so much joy?I can still recall the day I first learned about clouds in my fourth-grade science class. I vividly remember my science teacher forcing us to memorize dozens of cloud types. While I still cannot identify them all, that class fueled my utmost admiration for clouds.It’s not just … [Read more...] about Good News: Clouding My Life with Joy
UPDATE: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Dec. 7: Parking Structure projected to open at the end of January
The December President’s Briefing took place Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 8:45 a.m.The briefing included remarks from President Jim Gash, a devotion, a faculty interview and new faculty introductions. The briefing also included updates on the new parking lot, upcoming events and the next President's Briefing. "This time of year is so exciting for our community as we celebrate … [Read more...] about UPDATE: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Dec. 7: Parking Structure projected to open at the end of January
