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Emotional Support Animals Flourish on Pepperdine Campus

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Bert Ballard, a former Pepperdine communication professor and owner of Elite Dog Training, poses with Binh An, his Bernadoodle service dog.Ballard said there is a social barrier for owners of service animals as a result of because of being unable to leave for extended periods of time. Photo courtesy of Dog Training Elite For senior Isabella Figueres, cuddling with her dog … [Read more...] about Emotional Support Animals Flourish on Pepperdine Campus

Good News: Furry Friends and Smiling Faces

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I drove off early in the morning knowing he was standing at the gate, not understanding what was happening. “I’ll be back soon," I said while I gave him one last hug. "I promise." It’s always a heartbreaking experience to leave my dog while moving back to campus. However, the abundance of emotional support and service dogs at Pepperdine make up for the cuddles, nibbles and … [Read more...] about Good News: Furry Friends and Smiling Faces

Staff Editorial: It’s Getting (too) Hot in Here

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Art by Autumn Hardwick The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and Pepperdine students are once again suffering from the heat in residence halls that lack air conditioning. While colleges and universities historically have forgone AC, temperatures both in and outside residence halls are heating up as climate change causes summers to exude blistering heat for longer … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: It’s Getting (too) Hot in Here

Playing with Pets at Pepperdine

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Graphic by Nate BartonIf you walk down to Alumni Park on a given day of the week, chances are you will meet someone walking their dog. It’s becoming more common to find a student living on campus with an approved Emotional Support Animal. However, many students may not qualify for a designated support animal but could benefit from the added support brought on by a pet. … [Read more...] about Playing with Pets at Pepperdine