Art by Ally ArmstrongFood is vital to life. It fuels students' endeavors, enhances celebrations and serves as the centerpiece to social gatherings. However, food is a resource that is heinously mishandled, particularly on college campuses.Of all the food produced in the United States, 30 to 40 percent ends up discarded instead of consumed. This means that 22 million pounds of … [Read more...] about Reduce Food Waste
Perspectives
Staff Editorial: Construct Opportunities for Civil Dialogue
Art by Caitlin Roark The announcement of Ben Shapiro's visit to Pepperdine came with a plethora of reactions, from praise and excitement to anger and frustration. In the midst of this potentially tumultuous time, various Pepperdine student groups united in order to organize a respectful yet stern response to Mr. Shapiro's visit. Rather than protesting his visit, students … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Construct Opportunities for Civil Dialogue
Appreciate Your Surroundings
Sometimes I forget the beach exists. I’m so caught up in running from my internship to my classes to my job to club meetings to Payson that I never look up to recognize the beauty around me. I never slow down for a second to just remind myself how lucky I am to go to school somewhere as beautiful as Malibu. I, like many other students, often fall into the trap of filling … [Read more...] about Appreciate Your Surroundings
Unpaid Internships Sabotage Students
Art by Caitlin Roark The workforce is an incredibly competitive and intimidating world for emerging adults. Built on pillars of experience, the working world is a networking pool meant to promote those with elite experience while drowning others who may lack a name-sake headlined résumé. For job-seeking college students trying to stay afloat, unpaid internships may be … [Read more...] about Unpaid Internships Sabotage Students
Be a Responsible Consumer
Art by Ally Armstrong The desire to make a difference is a common thread that runs through the hearts of many college students. However, in the face of a massive and systematic world, doing so can seem like a lofty and unattainable goal.Despite this, students actually have a remarkable capacity to spark change. Students can make a significant difference by shopping with high … [Read more...] about Be a Responsible Consumer