Photo by Shawn Jones The United States midterm election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 4. Midterm elections occur every four years (two years after every presidential election). This election, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as 33 out of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate, will be contested. In addition, 38 state and territorial governorships, 46 … [Read more...] about Elections are Approaching: Your Guide to Voting
SGA: Presidents Chat About Passions
Photos by Jenna Aguilera Four recently elected student representatives have begun their reign as SGA presidents. These are their stories. They were elected to their class by their peers. But it is their lives outside their Student Government leadership roles that may explain why they have won the approval of their fellow Waves. Each of these SGA class presidents have … [Read more...] about SGA: Presidents Chat About Passions
Defining Diversity
The enormous cross that greets you as you arrive to campus is a pretty leading statement that this is a Christian university. However, I have had the privilege of meeting numerous people who don’t identify themselves with the Christian faith. There is a very diverse spiritual culture here at Pepperdine that a lot of students might not be aware of yet. I have found … [Read more...] about Defining Diversity
Professor Researches the Negative Side of Sunscreen
Photo by Shawn Jones People have always been told to wear sunscreen. It is said to protect from sunburns, wrinkles and even skin cancer. Doctors recommend sunscreen to their patients, moms lather their children before any outdoor activities and students on summer break practically live in a layer of sunscreen from March to September. But what is actually in sunscreen? … [Read more...] about Professor Researches the Negative Side of Sunscreen
Pepp Hosts Climate Change Conference
The Climate Calling Conference launched on Wednesday with a Dean’s Lecture featuring botanist and environmentalist Peter Raven. The three-day conference, which aims to educate students about climate change and encourage them to take action on the issue, also includes the screening of the film “Years of Living Dangerously” on Thursday and an interdisciplinary symposium … [Read more...] about Pepp Hosts Climate Change Conference
