Senior Elayna McClure (third from left) hosts her weekly Bible study in Rockwell Towers on Sept. 1. McClure said her small group usually reads verses from Philippians and discusses their thoughts. Photos by Jordan BaquiranSpiritual Life Advisors (SLAs) are student leaders intended to be pastoral guides for their student residents, according to Pepperdine Housing and Residence … [Read more...] about Spiritual Life Advisors Lead Optional Small Group Bible Studies
Zachary Luben
Beyond the Bloodstream: Home Found in Family
Luke Lewandowski (middle) poses with his adopted mother and brother. Photo courtesy of Luke LewandowskiFor some, the age of 18 brings the realities of adulthood and new bounds of freedom. For senior Luke Lewandowski, this milestone involved a unique blood ritual.“When everyone turned 18 in our family, we poked holes in all of our fingers and put the fingers against … [Read more...] about Beyond the Bloodstream: Home Found in Family
Zachary Luben Elevates Adoptee Voices
Photo by Megan Williams Everyone has a story. Whether it’s untold or brought up in most conversations, a person’s story is unique and speaks to the ways the world has shaped them. This philosophy inspires Pepperdine Associate Chaplain Zachary Luben’s life, as he is one of thousands of Korean-Americans adopted shortly after the Korean War into a transracial family. Luben aims … [Read more...] about Zachary Luben Elevates Adoptee Voices