Photo By Haley LaninghamNature's Edge truly is a gem on Pepperdine's campus. The little shop has an amazing array of nutritious and delicious snacks that are lifesavers when you need a quick bite to eat as you're running to class.However, despite the many positive aspects of Nature's Edge, you may want to think twice before swiping away your Caf points.In many cases, shopping … [Read more...] about Know the Price of Shopping at Nature’s Edge
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Take a Trip to San Diego
Photos by Mary Cate Long One of the biggest advantages of being a Pepperdine student is the variety of options for fun weekend getaways. Being nestled right in the LA area, there are dozens of destinations for day trips. But if you are really feeling the need to get out of the Malibubble for the weekend, try spending the weekend in San Diego. San Diego is a treasure trove … [Read more...] about Take a Trip to San Diego
Impending Doom: Youth Face Anxiety as The Planet Warms
Fear. Anxiety. Impending doom. College students at Pepperdine University said they feel these things when they think of the words natural disaster and climate change — leading to a condition scientists call climate anxiety. Climate anxiety is a heightened emotional distress or worry in response to changes in the climate, according to the National Library of Medicine. … [Read more...] about Impending Doom: Youth Face Anxiety as The Planet Warms
Planted Trees: Religion Grows Solutions to Youth Climate Anxiety
For the youth of his congregation, a large proportion of climate anxiety stems from the fact that many of his students feel as though they are too young to exact any real change, said Joel Foster, Youth and Family Life minister at the University Church of Christ on Pepperdine’s campus. The group ranges in age from 10 to 18 and while Foster said they are not questioning the … [Read more...] about Planted Trees: Religion Grows Solutions to Youth Climate Anxiety
Smayana Kurapati Creates Community at Pepperdine
Senior Smayana Kurapati has spent her time at Pepperdine curating community. Ahead of graduation, Kurapati is reflecting on the past four years of her involvement on campus as part of the Student Wellness Advisory Board, Women in STEM and Gamma Phi Beta. After starting her first year on Zoom, she said she was determined to have a real college experience. “I love just … [Read more...] about Smayana Kurapati Creates Community at Pepperdine