Art by Caitlin RoarkToday's world is a pretty ridiculous one. Too often, the media is saturated with discouraging headlines. Rather than actually catalyzing change, government officials won’t stop arguing about whether climate change is real or not. Whatever one's views on global warming and its severity, it’s impossible to deny that living an economically friendly … [Read more...] about Work Toward a Sustainable Future
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The Dirt on Waste: Understanding College Recycling Programs
Image courtesy of Pepperdine University Going green has been a national trend in the wake of climate change, but how environmentally sustainable is Pepperdine? Pepperdine’s recycling program introduced a new system in 2016 after its previous vendor, Crown Disposal, stopped its service in Malibu. Some on campus say the new system is not efficient enough to reach the … [Read more...] about The Dirt on Waste: Understanding College Recycling Programs
The Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on Environmental Causes: How Much of a Difference Do They Really Make?
Written by Shannon Hansen Photos by Shannon Hansen “Our culture really relies on celebrities — we trust them,” Rick Erkeneff, chairman of the South Orange County chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, said. “They sell us everything from toothpaste to makeup to you name it. They’re selling us products and we trust and believe them. So, when a celebrity gets behind the … [Read more...] about The Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on Environmental Causes: How Much of a Difference Do They Really Make?
Faith in the Environment: All Is Good
Photo Courtesy of Tim Horton Genesis 1:1-25 describes the creation of the world as told by the Bible. As God created the world, starting with darkness to light, water to land, it is written that: “The land produced vegetation … and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.” (NIV) The Bible tells … [Read more...] about Faith in the Environment: All Is Good
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photos Courtesy of Lizzy LeBleu"I felt pushed to expand my world in a way I wasn't getting, it felt like a bubble at first, but I really feel like I have a community here," Lizzy LeBleu said.She was sitting facing the glass doors, with her earphones in, but took one out to greet her friend as she approached the table. After they exchanged a “Have a good day,” she … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
