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All the small things: Saving green

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This week, as Pepperdine’s Center for Sustainability launches its “Commit to Conserve” campaign, I turned to people of our community and asked: “What do you do to stay green?” I have some solid answers to share — and ways you can commit to a “green” lifestyle. “It takes around 3,500 gallons of water to grow the grain necessary to produce two pounds of beef. Taking red meat out … [Read more...] about All the small things: Saving green

Goulding releases sophomore album

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Ellie Goulding returns for her sophomore effort with the Oct. 9 released “Halcyon.”  The English-born songstress burst onto the UK music scene in 2010 with the release of her debut album “Lights.” Goulding ranked in various chart rankings including No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, which proved that she was indeed a rising star in accordance with her winning of the BBC Sound of … [Read more...] about Goulding releases sophomore album

Students express themselves

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  Pepperdine’s literary magazine Expressionists held their first coffeehouse of the year on the eve of Halloween. The event occurred in the HAWC and included an intimate crowd of Expressionists staff members, Expressionist Faculty Adviser John Struloeff and students who came out to hear a wide variety of student performers. The evening presented an eclectic mix of … [Read more...] about Students express themselves

Rogue Wave: Civilians lose their civility

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As you must know by now, an important election is taking place in a few short days. In the weeks leading up to this historic event, your normal, opinion-less friends have probably turned into insufferable champions of issues you can only pretend to comprehend. “Lilly Ledbetter? More like ‘Really LedWorst Thing Ever’ … no, but seriously I have no idea what that is.” These past … [Read more...] about Rogue Wave: Civilians lose their civility