Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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Wejieed more than The Graphic to keep us LUPcLlWUL’ i R ise by 9 a.m.. be lo school by 10 a.m., finish by 1 p.m. This was Camp Pepperdine and we offered surfing, swimming and suntanning along with our regular curriculum. No. it is not a joke and it is not utopia, but it comes pretty darn close. Oh sure, occasionally we had fog instead of sunshine, but not too often. Pepperdine is a world unto itself and as such, has some very unique characteristics. For one thing, communication with the outside world is extremely limited. Dr. Robert Thomas, of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), noted when he visited the campus in November that we are in almost rural isolation. The greatest problem with this, Thomas said, was the loss of cultural experience. Indeed, up on this hill, we tended to forget that a world other than one made up of classes, clothes and cars exists. Our lifeline to the outside was attached directly to the U.S. Postal Service. Dutifully we wrote home to tell of our adventures. Hungrily, we checked the mailboxes two, even three times a day. hoping that the mail staff had overlooked the little envelope that contained a check from Dad Then there was the telephone, our quick connection to reality. But when it didn't cause war between roommates, it was probably out of order. And General Telephone still did not have the best service record. One phone was disconnected twice in five days, two days after being hooked up That wasn't unusual. A far cry from the broiling issues of the 60s. the main political questions to reach our hilltop perch were who would win the freshman class president election run-offs or if the Student Government Association (SGA) would continue to cover students' bounced checks. Things of great worldwide significance did not really affect us here. The majority of students got the news days after the event happened. (Who's California's new governor? What? Brezhnev died?) Those who set aside an hour to watch the evening news were certainly in the minority. unless they had to keep up with current affairs for a poly sci class. Still, for the first few weeks of school, the Los Angeles Times was sold out before 9 a.m. Only the early risers got the news, until the Times realized college market potential and worked out a delivery system both to Latigo and the dorms. This year, no matter where we lived, we could get the news on our figurative doormat. That is. if we ordered it. But who had time to read a paper when the stack of books awaiting us grew at an astounding rate? They told us there was war in the Middle Fast, but we just worried about how our hair would react in the fog. They kept telling us that three-quarters of the world was starving but our major worry was whether Saga food was going to make us fat. Some more fortunate students had the option of television. Unfortunately, too many conceptions of news were derived from the soaps or game shows. The TV room was a popular stopping place on the way to the cafeteria or mailroom. Mostly, the soaps were on; sometimes there were sports: and sometimes, even news. Then there were radios always blaring. But with the reception in Malibu being as poor as it is. we could only tune into a few rock stations, the kind that broadcast less than five minutes of spot news on the hour. Where did we get our information? Well, weekly convocation was a great opportunity to catch up on all the gossip from the weekend. The plaza was always full of posters. There were also the school radio and TV stations. (If only we could watch the TV down at Latigo.) Flyers kept us pretty well informed about the social events of the week. And if, by chance, we missed an announcement from all these sources, there was always the school bulletin. The Daily Waves. Our world rotated around classes, jobs and playing, we studied theories often—reality rarely; our time was measured in weeks and trimesters. We were on a four-year vacation at Camp Pepperdine. Actually, it was great. —by Jennifer Messier CmmMHUtduH, ft

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 I. Mandatory convoca-Uoii on Monday morning finds students listening (or not listening) with varied degrees of Interest. 2. The I. .A. Times keeps I. isa Poo and Toni McCullo well informed. 3. Chuck I. ong mans the all-important switchboard. 4. The mnllroom worker pauses from stuffing tin-mailboxes to glance at a pretty postcard. 5. On the coast of Malibu, Server College is in “almost rural isolation. 6. Sharing the phone with a friend is easier than fighting over it. It

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.. . And the greatest of these is IWsWB v Timothy were alive and m well today, and he wrote M to Pepperdine, what would the true son of Paul say to us? believe he would write in much same style as Paul, focusing his attention on the spiritual groups on campus. It is within this context I take you into the mind of modem-day Timothy: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I have learned much from being in your midst. I admire your deep dedication and have seen your good works. God has blessed you with great riches in this world. Yet. 1 hold many things against you, my brothers and sisters. Believe me, for I know what it is like to quench the Spirit, become frustrated in legalism and refuse a word of encouragement or admonition. I have flown in the same air, ran the same race and walked the same mud. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Eph. 2:8-9). Do not strive, my brothers, for God’s approval any longer. He loves you just the way you are” (Rom. 8:1). Proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth! For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (Cor. 1:18). For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength (I Cor. 1:25). Beware of wolves dressed in sheeps's clothing and those great compromisers. For they quench the Spirit of God from working among you in love. Our Lord warns us of these treacherous men whose religion is not out of a kind and sincere heart for God’s glory, but according to the riches they seek to gain. Pursue righteousness. godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. You must understand that these men have been handed over to Satan due to their failure to overcome a legalistic attitude. Frustration has condemned them to the point of no spiritual productivity. Oh, may God save them! They are ignorant about spiritual gifts which manifest love for His glory. Eagerly desire these gifts for the body, but zealously desire the greater gifts. Do not limit God (Phil 4:13). You are a glorious and richly blessed people. I came to you not to baptize, but to preach and teach the Gospel more adequately. Yet, you continue to levy heavy burdens and refuse to leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity. While we were still sinners. Christ died for us (Rom. 5:8). He came to save sinners, not the righteous. And again. Christ says if you hold to His teaching, you are really His disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (Jn. 8:31-32). Jesus Christ is the same yesterday. today, and forever (Heb. 13:8). As Paul charged me to do, 1 command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. I also command you do good, to be rich in good deeds and to be generous and willing to share. For in this day you will lay up treasure for yourselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that you may take hold of the life that is truly life (Tim. 6:17-19). Finally, brothers and sisters, goodbye. Seek God's glory, listen to my admonition, be of one mind, live in peace and love one another. Grace be with you. —by Gary Meche to SfiritMAJLs