Art by Caitlin Roark Recently, mass shootings are almost commonplace in the United States. In 2017, the United States experienced 346 shootings, almost one a day, according to Courtland Jeffrey in his article "Mass shootings in the U.S: When, where they have occurred in 2018," published Aug. 27 by ABC15 Arizona. When news headlines announce that another took place, many … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Confront the Desensitization of Mass Shootings
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Join a House Group
Art by Caitlin RoarkAs the school year begins, Pepperdine is abounding with opportunities to get involved and to create relationships. Of the numerous options, House Groups are particularly successful when it comes to fostering community. Offered through Campus Ministry and the University Church, House Groups are groups of students, faculty and families that meet every other … [Read more...] about Join a House Group
The Signature Chair: A Conversation with Ned Colletti
Photos by Arthur Puu From humble beginnings in Chicago to a career in sports, former Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager and current Pepperdine Professor Ned Colletti has seen it all. Colletti discussed his journey in his new book "The Big Chair: The Smooth Hops and Bad Bounces from the Inside World of the Acclaimed Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager" on Monday night in … [Read more...] about The Signature Chair: A Conversation with Ned Colletti
Artist’s Corner: Becca Brackett
Photo courtesy of Becca Brackett From the moment she stepped on stage as a munchkin from the "Wizard of Oz" in second grade, freshman Becca Brackett knew she wanted to pursue music. "Music is my best form of communication," Brackett said. "Communicating with music just gets things across in a way that talking never can." Brackett is one of two new freshman members of … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Becca Brackett
Camp Kesem Comes to Pepp Summer 2018
Photo Courtesy of Camp Kesem Camp Kesem, a nonprofit summer camp for kids whose families are affected by cancer, is about to make waves at Pepperdine in July and August 2018 by providing a week of free, fun camp activities run by Pepperdine students. Camp Kesem runs week-long summer camps across the nation for children ages 6-16 whose parents are affected by cancer by … [Read more...] about Camp Kesem Comes to Pepp Summer 2018