Photo by Emily Shaw There should not have been a historic blizzard the weekend of my 16th birthday. Blizzards are common during winter in my small corner of western Kansas — but never at the end of April. As cows wandered the highway due to high drifts against fences, the snow melted away into the next 80-degree weekend. I then had a stark revelation: this was climate … [Read more...] about Climate Change: Letter from the Editor
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Where It All Ve-gan
Photo credit Jayda Kechour Where does food come from? For most, the answer would be the grocery store; but for senior Sustainability major Jayda Kechour, food is more than a box of cereal on aisle six. Kechour — an animal lover who was already conflicted about eating animals — drew the line and became a vegetarian, a person with a meat-free diet, when she bit into a … [Read more...] about Where It All Ve-gan
Pepperdine Refuses to Take a Stance on Climate Change To Encourage Debate
A sign states Pepperdine is "leading through stewardship" by shutting off the fountain on main campus. The University turned off the fountain to conserve water during California's drought. Photo by Ali Levens At least 97% of climate scientists affirm the increase in global warming is due to human activity, according to NASA. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Refuses to Take a Stance on Climate Change To Encourage Debate
Prof. Sarah Fischbach Argues Against Single-Use Plastic
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Growing up on a farm in Alpha, Ill., Integrated Marketing Communication Professor Sarah Fischbach said she and her family didn't really think about the concerns of the environment. It wasn't until Fischbach moved to Malibu to teach at Pepperdine and listened to a podcast called "Green Dreamer" when she became passionate … [Read more...] about Prof. Sarah Fischbach Argues Against Single-Use Plastic
YECA Members Take on the Climate Crisis, Advocate for More Action at Pepp
The five YECA fellows unite after a meeting with President Jim Gash and administrators Sept. 15, where they spoke about changes the University can make to be more sustainable. YECA, first introduced to Pepperdine students in 2020, gives each member the opportunity to create their own project promoting sustainability. Photo courtesy of Jayda KechourFive Pepperdine students make … [Read more...] about YECA Members Take on the Climate Crisis, Advocate for More Action at Pepp