Laurel Allen

Nov 5, 2024 | pepperdinebeacon.com | Laurel Allen

On October 9, 2024, Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy’s Augustus and Patricia Tagliaferri Dean’s Distinguished Lecture hosted esteemed general, H.R. McMaster, who in addition to his 34-year-long service in the US Army, served as the 25th national security advisor under President Trump from 2017 to 2018. The content of this article is from his exclusive interview with the Beacon and his lecture.

Sep 7, 2024 | pepperdinebeacon.com | Laurel Allen

Pepperdine’s “Freedom Wall,” an on-campus bulletin with the intention of promoting free speech, is again riddled with controversy surrounding abortion. This follows a similar Freedom Wall controversy from 3 years prior, where a pro-life display was covered up and partly destroyed by pro-choice advocates. Abortion is on the minds of many Americans, perhaps more than usual due to the upcoming November election.

Apr 19, 2024 | pepperdinebeacon.com | Laurel Allen

In the previous article, I discussed how God loves us no matter what, but Christians are still to lead distinct lives from secular ones. After focusing on the justification process–God accepts us and loves us no matter what–we must focus on the sanctification process, which is becoming more like Jesus and dying to ourselves.

Feb 23, 2024 | pepperdinebeacon.com | Laurel Allen

My life took a turn for the better when I decided to take my faith seriously. After this radical change, I expected to have more in common with the Pepperdine students and professors–but I did not. It is reasonable to make general assumptions about someone’s life when they say they are Christian. Thus, it is puzzling when the beliefs or actions of Christians are inconsistent with who Jesus is and the lives he calls us to live.

Feb 16, 2024 | pepperdinebeacon.com | Laurel Allen

On January 24, Pepperdine’s President Speaker Series hosted David Schenker in pursuit of civil discourse on complex topics. Moderated by Caruso Law School Professor Donald Childress, Schenker was asked a series of questions regarding his former position as United States Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs as well as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Schenker studied and lived in the Middle East for four years and learned Arabic.