Conner Budge smiles for the camera while driving a boat. Conner died Sept. 24, and was a senior studying Creative Writing at Seaver College. Photo courtesy of Conner Budge Memorial's Instagram An optimist and a student with the biggest smile — this was Conner Budge. Conner died unexpectedly Sept. 24, and members of the Pepperdine community shared memories of him as they mourn … [Read more...] about An Optimist Who Always Had a Smile: Remembering Conner Budge
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IP Landed Helps Students Stay Rooted in Faith and Community
Students in Landed spent their first meeting Sept. 26 engaging in both worship and community. Previous student intern Kailey Schaneberg and Karl Kalinkewicz, the assistant director of marketing and student development started Landed in 2015. Photos by Mary Elisabeth Faith, culture and fruitfulness — students in Landed have been exploring the significance of these topics as … [Read more...] about IP Landed Helps Students Stay Rooted in Faith and Community
Opinion: I Love Waves Weekend
Art by Vivian Hsia For many years, the question, "Who's playing at Waves Weekend this year?" has been a common one in my family. What started as a simple inquiry for me turned into a running joke, as I asked over and over again, every year, who would be the star performer.Clearly, before I was even a student, I was a fan of Waves Weekend.My first Waves Weekend was in 2014 when … [Read more...] about Opinion: I Love Waves Weekend
Hub 2.0: Pepperdine Sees Changes in the Hub for Spiritual Life
Students raise their hands in worship at The Well on Sept. 29. The Hub for Spiritual Life organizes The Well every week — causing concern for some community members after a recent change in the Hub staff. Photo by Abby Wilt Editor’s Note: Christina Littlefield, professor of Religion and Journalism, is also the adviser of Currents Magazine, with Pepperdine Graphic Media. Her … [Read more...] about Hub 2.0: Pepperdine Sees Changes in the Hub for Spiritual Life
Opinion: Polarization is Dangerous for Democracy
Art by Amber ShinIn less than two months, millions of Americans will head to the ballot box to decide which party will control Congress for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s first term in office.Political advertisements will be on screens soon, many intentionally targeting "the other side," according to the Brookings Institute. Designed to evoke emotions, they can be … [Read more...] about Opinion: Polarization is Dangerous for Democracy