Malibu is known for its 21 miles of scenic coast, but due to rising sea levels, the shoreline continues to diminish each year. County stakeholders like Caltrans, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors and the Bay Foundation implemented solutions to preserve Malibu roads and beaches, each weighing the costs and benefits of their projects. “Erosion is very … [Read more...] about Coastal Stakeholders Fight Erosion in Malibu
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Good News: Taco Bell in Isolation
On Monday, Jan. 10, I tested positive for COVID-19. For the next 10 days, I isolated at an off-campus hotel — a ritual that has become all too common for the Pepperdine community.Recovering from COVID-19 symptoms, being in a hotel room by myself for 10 days and not being able to go outside or attend in-person classes, I struggled to find good news in my life. But life has … [Read more...] about Good News: Taco Bell in Isolation
Upper-Level Students Explore Faith on Campus Without Convocation
Members of the Alpha Omega student ministry gather at UCLA for the annual Alpha Omega Fall Retreat on Sept. 24, 2021. AO connected senior Grant Lee to the Pepperdine community and his faith since he was a first-year student at Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Grant Lee Without a Convocation requirement anymore, Pepperdine's upper-level students explore their faith on campus on … [Read more...] about Upper-Level Students Explore Faith on Campus Without Convocation
Good News: Living in the Moment
I know it's been almost three weeks since New Year's, but a few friends and I decided to implement a resolution. In the fall, we did not take advantage of the less strenuous weeks at the beginning of the semester, instead choosing to spend our days studying or starting assignments we would end up procrastinating anyway. We would throw a quick, “Hi, bye," as we passed each … [Read more...] about Good News: Living in the Moment
Conquering Isolation One Day at a Time
Junior Kristopher Gordon poses for a self-timer image on his iPhone while in isolation due to COVID-19. Gordon stayed at the Hyatt Regency in Westlake Village from Jan 11-19 after he tested positive. Photo courtesy of Kristopher Gordon The email with a subject line of “Your Pepperdine COVID-19 Test Results is Ready" is arriving in many inboxes — some with results students … [Read more...] about Conquering Isolation One Day at a Time
