Photo courtesy of Ray Carr Religion Professor Raymond Carr uses the music of Thelonious Monk to merge the ideas of Karl Barth, a European theologian, with James Cone, the “father of black theology.” Monk’s jazz is crisp, soulful and sudden. In many ways, he differs from the smooth, silky sound that most think of when they think of jazz. Monk’s music plays like a … [Read more...] about Faith, Soul and All that Jazz
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Burnout is Real, Look for Your Gas Stations
Graphic by Nate Barton When it comes to mid-semester burnout, 70s singer-songwriter Jackson Browne said it best: "Running on empty, running blind, running into the sun, but I'm running behind," his chorus of soul singers croon. For the past two weeks, it's been particularly difficult for me to do the things I love with joy. Classes have mostly become burdensome with work … [Read more...] about Burnout is Real, Look for Your Gas Stations
Temple Of My Soul: A Reflection On Encountering The Holiness Within
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
Temple Of My Soul: A Reflection On Encountering The Holiness Within
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
Give Convo a Second Chance
Art by Peau PorotesanoI have to admit — I used to hate Convo. After all, why should I spend my Wednesday morning in a room full of people who don’t care, listening to a speaker who has nothing beneficial to say? I’m not alone in that sentiment either. Convocation probably tops the list of things most dreaded by students, slightly edging out Humanities 111 and … [Read more...] about Give Convo a Second Chance
