Editor's note: The following is the first of a reporting series on the subject of climate anxiety and young people. This work is supported by a grant from the Solutions Journalism Network, which encourages journalists to report on responses to problems. The term climate change can mean many things — a political agenda, a fact of life or a signal of impending doom. But for … [Read more...] about ‘A Scary Thought’: Community Members Wrestle with Climate Stress
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Striking the Match: Students and Institutions Combat College Burnout
Go to class, go to work, do homework, socialize, take exams, eat, sleep and repeat. College students and health and wellness experts said college burnout should be addressed on personal as well as institutional levels. Burnout negatively impacts student’s mental well-being and academic performance, creating unhealthy habits and a life of imbalance, said Sharleen O’Brien, … [Read more...] about Striking the Match: Students and Institutions Combat College Burnout
Alumni Artists Share Their Inspiration Behind Their Work
Waves Weekend featured an Alumni Art Showcase ceremony in Payson Library on Oct. 7. The exhibit will stay on the second floor until Oct. 28. The artwork of 14 different alumni was displayed on the second floor, including co-founder Shannon Celia, Jill Daniels, Marian Fortunati, Lindsay Carron and Liberty Worth. This was the third … [Read more...] about Alumni Artists Share Their Inspiration Behind Their Work
False Alarm: Student Affairs Hosts Active Shooter Error Town Hall
Pepperdine Student Affairs hosted a town hall meeting Thursday afternoon following a false report of shots fired on the Calabasas campus Wednesday night. The false report was sent after a DPS dispatcher shift change, where dispatchers are required to send an emergency test message to a small group of staff members. At 9:47 p.m., Wednesday, Pepperdine community … [Read more...] about False Alarm: Student Affairs Hosts Active Shooter Error Town Hall
‘Americana: A Murder Ballad’ Brings Awareness of Gun Violence in Schools
The cast of 'Americana: A Murder Ballad' stand on stage at Smothers Theatre on April 3. The play opened as the cast walked on stage holding candles and singing a ballad. Photos by Lucian Himes Content Warning: This coverage story includes the topic of gun violence. “I should be writing my college essay, not my will.” These are the words on one of many banners that hung above … [Read more...] about ‘Americana: A Murder Ballad’ Brings Awareness of Gun Violence in Schools
