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Chris Tomlin: The Man Behind the Music

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Chris Tomlin’s message of humility and surrender continues to resonate at Pepperdine months after his personal visit to the campus, students said. On Feb. 5, Pepperdine University appointed contemporary Christian artist Chris Tomlin as the inaugural artist and worship ambassador. This initiative aims to foster community among students and deepen their faith. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Chris Tomlin: The Man Behind the Music

GSA Crossroads Hosts Record-Breaking Formal Amid Pushback Over Event Name

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Students dance to Pink Pony Club at GSA formal April 7. The event hosted more than 86 people, students, alumni and faculty. Photo by Cassandra BarronPepperdine’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance Crossroads (GSA Crossroads) hosted the highest-attended formal in the history of the club amidst controversy surrounding the title of the event.For the advertisement of the event, … [Read more...] about GSA Crossroads Hosts Record-Breaking Formal Amid Pushback Over Event Name

Vintage Malibu’s Relocation Left Pepperdine Students at a Crossroads

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After the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine students found their faith was tested — not by sermons, but by a commute. With several churches in the Malibu area, many Pepperdine students set out to find a “church home.” While the university has ties to the Church of Christ, 80% of students attend churches of other denominations, according to Pepperdine University’s 2019 Religious … [Read more...] about Vintage Malibu’s Relocation Left Pepperdine Students at a Crossroads

Earthquakes Shake Malibu in Recent Series of Tremors

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Malibu is an “earthquake hotbed” following the 3.9 magnitude earthquake that hit March 12, according to The Los Angeles Times. Since 2024, Southern California has experienced 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of over 4.0. This is the highest total seen in the last 65 years, according to a study released on CBS News, conducted by seismologist, Lucy Jones, who works for The … [Read more...] about Earthquakes Shake Malibu in Recent Series of Tremors