Art by Chris ChenI grew up in a Christian home, which meant going to church every Sunday, listening to adults tell me what faith is and how to procure salvation. I learned about Jesus and his sacrifice in the New Testament. It’s always been around me, always been enforced through my parents’ decisions and the way they raised me. Eventually I chose to make Christian … [Read more...] about Faith Can Still Move Mountains
Zach Roush
Conflict Builds in Yemen
Art by Peau PorotesanoIt’s been four years since conflict in the Middle East and Northern Africa began with the Arab Spring, yet not all of these conflicts have come to resolution. Even as our troops return from Afghanistan, new factions and conflicts have risen to challenge leaders and governments that have hoarded power for decades. Yemen is one of these … [Read more...] about Conflict Builds in Yemen
Live A Life of Service
Photo courtesy of freefoto.com Last semester I applied for Project Serve, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center’s mission-based spring break program. I thought it would be something worth my time and energy, and I also thought it would be a nice escape from school and hard work. It seemed like it could be a fun trip, and I knew that I would learn more about myself and my … [Read more...] about Live A Life of Service
Staff Editorial: LGBT Lawsuit Reveals Larger Issue
Art By Peau Porotesano A passionate group of people gathered near main campus Thursday evening, Feb. 5. They picketed with provocative signs saying “Pepperdine discriminates against LGBT students!!!” and “Fire Adi Conologue.” The individuals there came to protest the treatment of Haley Videckis and Layana White, two former student athletes on Pepperdine’s women’s … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: LGBT Lawsuit Reveals Larger Issue
Italian Ways Surpass the America Dream
Art by Peau PorotesanoA year ago, I was studying abroad in Florence, Italy, which is most certainly the origin of liberal arts and arguably the origin of Western culture. From the David to the Duomo, Florence is built on history and so are her people. Traditions are a huge part of their livelihoods. That’s why Florentines still have a siesta in the middle of the day to … [Read more...] about Italian Ways Surpass the America Dream
