Art by Jessica RagsdaleDr. Eugene Gu was well on his way to a breakthrough that could save lives, according to Laura Bassett's article, "How House Republicans Derailed a Scientist Whose Research Could Save Lives," published Nov. 3 by The Huffington Post. In 2014, Gu was the first person to successfully implant the heart and kidney of a human fetus into a rat. Although that … [Read more...] about Stem Cell Research Still Opposed
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New Natural Science Division Program Opens Doors For First-Year Biology Majors
Photo by Symphony BarnesStarting this year, Pepperdine’s incoming Biology students have the opportunity to be a part of a new Natural Science Division program, First-Year Students As Scholars (SAS). The program enrolls first-year Biology majors in one of four different first-year seminar courses.The first of the four seminar options is “Plant Adaptation to Stressful … [Read more...] about New Natural Science Division Program Opens Doors For First-Year Biology Majors
Let’s Reach Across the Aisle
Graphic by Nate BartonIt's important for us as students to reach across the college major aisle and learn from the other side. Let me explain.We all came to Pepperdine to get a degree, yes, but also to learn. When we were young, we studied all subjects in school; we had time for math, history, art and science, but once we reached high school we began to specialize and focus … [Read more...] about Let’s Reach Across the Aisle
Do What You Love, the Rest Will Follow
Art by Christine NelsonYour major is a choice; often, this is one of the biggest decisions a college student is faced with. People often choose a major based on a variety of reasons: the title, salary, what their parents want them to do, etc. I personally chose my first major for the completely wrong reasons.I thought I wanted to work in the medical field so I declared … [Read more...] about Do What You Love, the Rest Will Follow
Do What You Love, the Rest Will Follow
Art by Christine NelsonYour major is a choice; often, this is one of the biggest decisions a college student is faced with. People often choose a major based on a variety of reasons: the title, salary, what their parents want them to do, etc. I personally chose my first major for the completely wrong reasons.I thought I wanted to work in the medical field so I declared … [Read more...] about Do What You Love, the Rest Will Follow