Art by Brooke MuschottBreast cancer slogans, ranging from the mildly catchy to the completely inane, were everywhere this past month, as October is officially the month of breast cancer awareness. And this is a great thing; breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, will affect about 12 percent of U.S. women during their lifetime. Nothing but good can come from … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer: Save Women, Not Boobs
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Rethink Your Water Use
Two years ago I began working for the Volunteer Center. Each year we began with a training exercise in which we were given acts of service to prioritize. My highest priorities were always people-focused and my absolute lowest was always riding a bike to reduce pollution. The director asked me to explain why I considered bikes a fruitless venture. I replied confidently, … [Read more...] about Rethink Your Water Use
Thoughts turn to hunger and homelessness
Photo by Allison Hubbard National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week is the third week of November, and the Pepperdine Volunteer Center is teaming up with student-led clubs and community organizations to facilitate opportunities for students to serve individuals less fortunate than themselves in the Malibu and Los Angeles areas. “There are a lot of resources at … [Read more...] about Thoughts turn to hunger and homelessness