Art by Jessica RagsdaleNational Geographic recently released their compelling documentary regarding climate change titled “Before the Flood,” featuring Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio. The film follows DiCaprio as he explores the impact our carbon footprint has had on the earth and the ways in which companies like Tesla have innovated technology that could … [Read more...] about Clean Energy Halted By Oil Companies
Perspectives
Stem Cell Research Still Opposed
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
Lower the Smoking Age Again
Art by Peau PorotesanoThis is a part of a pro/con series. For the other side of the argument, click here.The legal age to purchase cigarettes was raised from 18 to 21 in the state of California since May 4, according to Patrick McGreevy's article, "California Smoking Age Raised," published May 4 by the Los Angeles Times. California is only one of two states to hold this … [Read more...] about Lower the Smoking Age Again
Up in Smokes
Art by Peau Porotesano This is a part of a pro/con series. For the other side of the argument, click here. In May, the legal smoking age in California was raised from 18 to 21. At the same time, I noticed an increase in irritability in the Pepperdine freshman class, but who's to say that was a product of withdrawals? Anyway, smoking is a hot topic (pun intended), and it's … [Read more...] about Up in Smokes
Don’t Believe Health Myths
Graphic by Nate BartonA common saying is that people should be drinking eight cups of water a day, and the more water a person drinks, the better. The result of this saying can be seen in Pepperdine students, who often bring huge bottles of water with them everywhere. However, despite the sweeping presence of this concept, it's more of a myth than a scientific fact.The … [Read more...] about Don’t Believe Health Myths
