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Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs

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Photos by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Controversial posts and shouting matches at the Freedom Wall. A bitter tweet about Pepperdine’s dining options. A conversation about abortion in a first-year dorm. Discussions in an ethics class. A humorous take on Yik Yak. These are all ways in which opinions are expressed in Pepperdine’s community on a campus that … [Read more...] about Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs

YECA Members Take on the Climate Crisis, Advocate for More Action at Pepp

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The five YECA fellows unite after a meeting with President Jim Gash and administrators Sept. 15, where they spoke about changes the University can make to be more sustainable. YECA, first introduced to Pepperdine students in 2020, gives each member the opportunity to create their own project promoting sustainability. Photo courtesy of Jayda KechourFive Pepperdine students make … [Read more...] about YECA Members Take on the Climate Crisis, Advocate for More Action at Pepp

Students and Faculty React to Cancellation of New Zealand Program

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Students stand outside the Cirque Grande, which stopped in Kaikoura, New Zealand during the June 2018 pilot trip. Class of 2020 alumna, Channa Steinmetz said she enjoyed traveling around the town and meeting locals when in New Zealand. Photo Courtesy of Channa SteinmetzPepperdine's international programs announced the closure of its New Zealand Program focused on sustainability … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty React to Cancellation of New Zealand Program

Could Beef Be Good For People and The Planet? Regenerative, Grass-Fed Beef May Offer A Solution To Our Health, Climate Crisis

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Zach and Kacie Scherler-Abney on their farm, Re:Farm, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Kacie graduated from Pepperdine in 2013 and again in 2016 from the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Photo courtesy of Re:Farm Kacie Scherler was a vegetarian on-and-off for 10 years, but when she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease, the only diet that could heal her required … [Read more...] about Could Beef Be Good For People and The Planet? Regenerative, Grass-Fed Beef May Offer A Solution To Our Health, Climate Crisis

Regenerative Agriculture: Rethinking Beef for People & The Planet

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https://soundcloud.com/pepp-graphic/regenerative-agriculture-rethinking-beef-for-people-the-planet Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Since the industrial revolution, experts say the way beef is produced and consumed in America has become damaging to both people’s health and the environment. The solution found by environmentalists, nutrition experts and … [Read more...] about Regenerative Agriculture: Rethinking Beef for People & The Planet