For junior Izzie Agee, clothing and fashion are more than just what they wear โ it is an intentional, curated and crucial part of their identity. Agee is easily recognizable on campus, with their oversized neon jackets, elaborate hair accessories and platform shoes. But beyond Agee's style, their clothing represents their passion for environmental justice. For them, … [Read more...] about Izzie Agee Finds Confidence in Visibility
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Forged by Fire: Extreme Weather Events Threaten Malibu
An edited photo of the Santa Monica Mountains. Photo by Lucian Himes. Photo illustration by Ali Levens Interactives by Zack Born Drought. Heat waves. Wildfires. People who don't experience extreme weather events might view them as abstract and otherworldly. But the lines between abstract threat and immediate danger have repeatedly blurred for Pepperdine University and the … [Read more...] about Forged by Fire: Extreme Weather Events Threaten Malibu
What a Waste: Consumers Develop a Closed-Loop Food System
Photo illustration by Ali Levens. Photos by Lucian Himes Interactives by Zack Born Editor's Note: This reporting includes information about Pepperdine's organic waste collection program. At the time of print publication, this information was not available and had not been shared with the Graphic. It is included in the digital version of this story. Reducing food waste … [Read more...] about What a Waste: Consumers Develop a Closed-Loop Food System
Where It All Ve-gan
Photo credit Jayda Kechour Where does food come from? For most, the answer would be the grocery store; but for senior Sustainability major Jayda Kechour, food is more than a box of cereal on aisle six. Kechour โ an animal lover who was already conflicted about eating animals โ drew the line and became a vegetarian, a person with a meat-free diet, when she bit into a … [Read more...] about Where It All Ve-gan
Pepperdine Refuses to Take a Stance on Climate Change To Encourage Debate
A sign states Pepperdine is "leading through stewardship" by shutting off the fountain on main campus. The University turned off the fountain to conserve water during California's drought. Photo by Ali Levens At least 97% of climate scientists affirm the increase in global warming is due to human activity, according to NASA. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Refuses to Take a Stance on Climate Change To Encourage Debate