Art by Ally ArmstrongAs college students living in the same community, Pepperdine students have a lot of things in common. Self-care techniques and healthy eating habits are not always commonly shared, but they are commonly needed. What are included in these many commonalities are the shared struggles with endless amounts of studying, staying up and stress. Also involved are … [Read more...] about Practice Self-Care with Food Choices
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Reduce Food Waste
Art by Ally ArmstrongFood is vital to life. It fuels students' endeavors, enhances celebrations and serves as the centerpiece to social gatherings. However, food is a resource that is heinously mishandled, particularly on college campuses.Of all the food produced in the United States, 30 to 40 percent ends up discarded instead of consumed. This means that 22 million pounds of … [Read more...] about Reduce Food Waste
Groups Work to to End Food Insecurity on Campus
Photos by Kaelin Mendez A coalition of clubs and organizations on campus including Swipe Out Hunger, Dining Services, Student Affairs, SGA, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Food Recovery Network are working to target and combat food insecurity on campus, Stacy Rothberg, associate dean of Student Affairs, said. Their plan is to institute a program that will allow … [Read more...] about Groups Work to to End Food Insecurity on Campus
Staff Editorial: End the Cap on Donated Meal Points
Art by Caitlin Roark Pepperdine students either have meal points, or they need them. The coveted points have long been a controversial topic on Pepperdine’s campus, and some students remain dissatisfied with the school’s policies. Valuable meal points end up going to waste, as students often mistakenly purchase meal plans that are too large for their dietary needs. The … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: End the Cap on Donated Meal Points
Twilight on the Pier Rocks Santa Monica
Photos by Maggie DavisA slight ocean breeze filled the air on Santa Monica Pier as concert-goers swayed to a coastal-sounding electric guitar. A saxophonist leaned into a microphone and began to play, sparking cheers from the audience. "This is a sing-along," said Oscar Santos, lead singer of Sister Mantos. "There are only four words: Planeta De El Amor."Through this, the band … [Read more...] about Twilight on the Pier Rocks Santa Monica
