Photos by Arin DegroffWhenever I get caught up in the vicious cycle of repeating the same mistakes or bad habits, I realize that my spiritual nature may be unbalanced. Like many students at Pepperdine, I came here for a great education in a Christian community, but at times I find myself lost in a hectic and unjust world. Whether externally or internally, I sometimes become … [Read more...] about Temple Of My Soul: A Reflection On Encountering The Holiness Within
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Why I (Still) Love The Churches Of Christ
Photo by Shawn JonesAt the beginning of last semester, a 30-something-year-old man stood in the middle of a Sunday-morning service at University Church of Christ and asked the congregation if he could take the stage. It was an odd move — with his hands in the air, he asked if anybody would prevent him from making a statement before the congregation. The room was silent. … [Read more...] about Why I (Still) Love The Churches Of Christ
This Is My Story: Senior Jael Villalobos Shares Her Journey As The Daughter Of A Housekeeper And An Apostolic Minister
Photos by Megan WonJael Villalobos wore a pair of black-framed glasses with which she occasionally fidgeted. She sat at a HAWC table in a gray cotton T-shirt and a long jean skirt with her hair down and natural. Her ears were unpierced — in fact, she didn’t have any jewelry on. And if one looked closely, they might notice she didn’t wear any makeup. She … [Read more...] about This Is My Story: Senior Jael Villalobos Shares Her Journey As The Daughter Of A Housekeeper And An Apostolic Minister
Pepperdine Admins Welcome The Jewish Cultural Club With Open Arms
Photo by Allison HubbardAt a Christian institution, students of other faiths may have difficulty belonging. To help some of these students, Assistant Provost Lisa Bortman and sophomore Rena Ohana teamed up to bring the Jewish Cultural Club back to Pepperdine. They said they hope that the club will help the Jewish community here at Pepperdine and be a resource to those … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Admins Welcome The Jewish Cultural Club With Open Arms
Timsh’l: Pepp-Famous Band Plans To Keep The Music Going
Photos by Katrina WarmeThe sweat of legends past permeates the Vaucluse Lounge as Timsh’l takes the stage for their final sound check before the show. The minimalistic venue that is the former home of Charlie Chaplin once hosted the likes of Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan and, unfortunately, hasn’t installed an air-conditioner since. It’s hot. Plastic crystals … [Read more...] about Timsh’l: Pepp-Famous Band Plans To Keep The Music Going
