Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. If you are a caffeine addict like me — and find it difficult to resist the allure of every tea or coffee house you pass — consider bringing a personal mug for all the drinks you enjoy, benefiting both yourself and the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Bring a Reusable Cup for Your Daily Grind
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100-Day Dress Challenge
For 100 days, Pepperdine Campus Minister Falon Barton wore the same simple black dress. Barton was embracing a sustainability challenge from the clothing company Wool&, which, in 2018, began urging its customers to commit to wearing one of their dresses every day for one-third of the year. Soon, people across the U.S. were participating to make an environmentally conscious … [Read more...] about 100-Day Dress Challenge
‘A Lack of Creativity’: An Investigation Into Pepperdine’s Relationship with Solar Energy
Editor’s Note: The reporter for this story has graduated from Pepperdine in April 2023. All reporting in this story was conducted prior to April 2023. Pepperdine was on the forefront of sustainability efforts with its implementation of the water reclamation system in 1972, according to the Center for Sustainability. Yet, the University has not implemented a … [Read more...] about ‘A Lack of Creativity’: An Investigation Into Pepperdine’s Relationship with Solar Energy
Doran Climate Fellow Promotes Climate Activism
Greg and Shannon Warwar, owners of Warwar Family Farms, an organic family farm located in Moorpark, California, help plant produce at the community garden, located next to the Intramural Field, on March 19. The community garden is the focus of this year's Chris and Amy Doran Climate Fellow Mallory Finley's research project. Photo courtesy of Mallory Finley Mallory Finley, … [Read more...] about Doran Climate Fellow Promotes Climate Activism
Opinion: Why Oman’s Commitment to Clean Cities Outshines Major U.S. Cities: Lessons Learned
Art by Sarah Rietz Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In recent years, Oman has been gaining attention for having some of the cleanest cities in the world, according to Oman Consulate General in Australia. In comparison, major cities in the United States are … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Oman’s Commitment to Clean Cities Outshines Major U.S. Cities: Lessons Learned