Pepperdine Beacon

01/05/2024

This discussion provides a contrast to other campus reactions to the Oct. 7 tragedy.


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01/05/2024

Through the conflicts in Israel, Neta Sade has found exceptional support from the Pepperdine Community.

Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/an-israeli-students-journey-of-resilience-and-support-at-pepperdine/

12/04/2023

Pepperdine University President Jim Gash appeared on Fox News Sunday. He discussed the importance of instilling American values on college campuses with Pepperdine Alum Will Cain.

Pepperdine University President Jim Gash discusses the state of American higher education and how his school is preserving American values.

12/04/2023

Part 3 of 3: a look at the historical development of academic freedom nationally and how to define it at a Christian University

Read more here: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/academic-freedom-and-the-christian-college/

12/02/2023

A look at how our president became famous on social media.

Read more here: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/president-jim-gash-is-fizz-famous/

12/02/2023

A look into the Mediterranean Diet: balancing well-being with taste.

Read more here: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/the-mediterranean-diet-not-just-a-diet-a-lifestyle/

11/28/2023

In Elkins Auditorium, nearly filled to capacity, Haass centered the discussion around American democracy’s resilience, which he sees in decline.

Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/distinguished-public-servant-richard-haass-discusses-the-obligations-of-citizens/

11/10/2023

Katie Mihalcuka writes on different transfer experiences and opinions on acclimating to Pepperdine University.


Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/out-of-place-at-pepperdine-transfers-share-their-stories/

11/03/2023

In Dr. Ron Highfield's follow-up to his previous article, he explores the foundation for constructing a view of the nature and limits of academic freedom in Christian universities.


Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/demystifying-academic-freedom-and-professorial-privilege/

10/29/2023

Dating in the modern world: A look at how hook-up culture has led to loneliness.


Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/is-dating-hopeless/

10/29/2023

Phil Wickham speaks on his daily walk with God in his interview with Caden Benedict.


Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/interview-with-christian-musician-phil-wickham/

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10/28/2023

A quote from President Gash, “God gives us permission to grieve. God expects us to grieve. Our grief is a measure of our love for our dear dear loved ones.”


Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/pepperdine-mourns-loss-of-four-seniors/

10/13/2023

Caroline Fleenor makes her debut, sharing her opinion on ‘ticket scalpers’ and the need for transparency through a look at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/the-high-cost-of-cheap-concert-tickets/

10/13/2023

In his debut article, Richard Zamora interviews Pepperdine University's Administration and looks at Pepperdine’s response to the new Seaver ranking.

Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/pepperdine-rankings-drop-from-55th-to-76th-nationally/

10/10/2023

Hear from class of 22' Alumna Alexa Borstad as she shares her opinion on the pitfalls of higher education.

Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/the-case-against-higher-education-and-other-post-grad-revelations/?fbclid=IwAR2o6kx2fiLf5QCUzGdgjV5pnUhfpZSScQ_RiXvZV9tajGV7Y6gsS358bV4

10/10/2023

Pepperdine Economics Professor, Dr. Yuengert, encourages students to ask questions and voice their opinions. He writes, "Above all, you will elevate your student experience from a passive, unquestioning reception of knowledge to something more: a lifelong quest for the truth. And truth rewards those who seek it without fear."

Read more at the link: https://pepperdinebeacon.com/pursuing-the-truth-at-pepperdine/?fbclid=IwAR2LsZI3dsTg6cDdb0CZ7vFwtWuwIvtWaq58nyd6HEmGycoUy_ywk58-HvE

10/10/2023

"For a lot of students that come to college and really struggle spiritually, we want to do everything we can to make sure that this is a place where they find their faith, if they're open to it, or maybe return to the faith, if they've kind of strayed from it," Tim Spivey told Fox News Digital in a phone interview.

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/college-kids-hungry-christianity-campus-pepperdine-leader-central-school-life?fbclid=IwAR3M5xutU9KAGnRMERJZEEeGdsFnggAcWYh3kxNFj3BFIUbHwh4gAv0-M1g

Tim Spivey, associate vice president for spiritual life at Pepperdine University in California, told Fox News Digital about the state of faith and Christianity among the college kids on campus.

10/05/2023

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10/04/2023

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09/23/2023

Katie Mihalcuka makes her Beacon debut, sharing her thoughts on how to be a shining light for Christ on a college campus.

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09/15/2023

Religion Professor Dr. Highfield reviews Gordon’s book on history of academic freedom. Highfield recounts the origins of academic freedom in American Universities, its purpose, and the origins of the politicized classroom.


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09/10/2023

Abigail Choe writes about the relationship between democrats and republicans.

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09/08/2023

Read about the start of the new Waves Church on campus! Waves meets at 5pm Sundays in Elkins Auditorium.

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08/29/2023

See us tomorrow in Mullin Square! Free donuts🍩

06/01/2023

Grant performs her new single "Trees We'll Never See" and plants fruit trees at the former LA Pepperdine Campus.

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05/05/2023

“If we wish to apply the Bible’s teachings faithfully in this subject, we should repudiate Christian Nationalism and seek a better way to address the issues plaguing modern society”

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05/05/2023

Dr. Ron Highfield discusses why the moderate course of belief in climate change is the one often preferred by the non-expert.

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05/05/2023

Faculty Spotlight: “How is Dr. Seaman such an effective educator? He’s an artist in academia. He sees romance in math and more.”

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05/05/2023

04/18/2023

Dr. Ron Highfield reviews the book “The Marxification of Education” and provides analysis on how he has seen Marxism’s influence in educational curriculum and policy.

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