Photos by Lauren Young Oceans, which cover over 70 percent of the earth, contribute to various ecosystems across the globe by producing over half the earth’s oxygen, providing food for humans and animals, regulating the earth’s temperature and protecting coasts. However, the recent threat of climate change has endangered these oceans by causing extreme weather events, … [Read more...] about Climate Change Threatens Oceans
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Pepp Updates Hazing Policy
Graphic by Chad Jimenez This year's Seaver College Student Handbook has an updated hazing policy, which includes a broader definition of hazing, an explanation of the responsibility of passive participants and clarification that consent cannot be used as a defense of hazing. The policy changes are the result of a review of several hazing incidents reported over the past … [Read more...] about Pepp Updates Hazing Policy
When Oceans Rise
Photos by Katrina Warme and Courtesy of Heidi BernardPepperdine opened its first sustainable residence hall last semester: the Eden House. As one of the 2014 winners of Waves of Innovation, the Eden Project is an integral project of the Center for Sustainability, providing a sustainable living-learning environment for students living on campus and serving as an experiment for … [Read more...] about When Oceans Rise
Climate Calling Conference Comes to Pepperdine
Photo Courtesy of Climate Calling The second annual Climate Calling conference took place during Pepperdine's Climate Calling week from April 6 to 8. It included a keynote address by climate activist Bill McKibben, a film screening and student presentations. McKibben’s keynote address is also part of the Malibu Library Speaker Series. Professor of Religion Chris Doran … [Read more...] about Climate Calling Conference Comes to Pepperdine
