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
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Opinion: Hobbies Improve Emotional Health
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I believe college can be a stressful time for students as there is constant pressure to study, get good grades and be social at the same time. Students who have a full day of classes can experience college burnout which may … [Read more...] about Opinion: Hobbies Improve Emotional Health
Pepperdine Fashion Association Makes Their Debut
A group of friends initiated the Pepperdine Fashion Association (PFA) on Jan. 2. PFA marketed through club tabling and maintaining an active social media presence, said Caroline Dolce, co-founder and director of Operations. Dolce always leaves her room dressed for an occasion, she said. She likes to dress appropriately for the weather as well as for an adventure. "I have … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Fashion Association Makes Their Debut
Opinion: Religion GEs Overwhelm Students’ Schedules
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. "Old Testament in Context," "New Testament in Context," "Christianity and Culture" — Do these titles sound familiar? These are the three required religion courses to meet the general education requirement at Seaver … [Read more...] about Opinion: Religion GEs Overwhelm Students’ Schedules
Switzerland Program Travels to Kenya
Students studying abroad in Pepperdine's Switzerland program went on their Spring Educational Field Trip (EFT) to Kenya from Feb. 9, through Feb. 18.Ezra Plank is the director of the Switzerland program and was responsible for organizing the trip. He said that planning for the trip began two years ago to ensure the students could have the best possible experience.“With a … [Read more...] about Switzerland Program Travels to Kenya