Photo by Milan Loiacono Flying down the ski slopes of Mount Alyeska is a typical December night activity for junior Carolyne Van Den Hoogen. Van Den Hoogen said she and her friends often spend their nights downhill skiing in almost complete darkness when at home in Girdwood, Alaska, for the winter. “Being active outside in the winter is very difficult,” Van Den Hoogen … [Read more...] about Slopes After Sundown
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SunLife Makes Strides Toward Becoming 100% Plastic-Free by 2021
Photos by Jessica Stomberg Owner of SunLife Organics Khalil Rafati has made it his mission to be completely plastic-free by 2021, in an effort to take care of the Earth. SunLife will be incorporating cups and lids made from cornstarch, as well as straws made out of corn fiber. These cups will disappear in a landfill within 24 months (at the longest), versus plastic, which … [Read more...] about SunLife Makes Strides Toward Becoming 100% Plastic-Free by 2021
Fresh Face Column 8: First-Year Aims to Help People’s Diets
Art by Madeline Duvall Originally from the southeastern city of Guangzhou, China, first-year Cecilia Li is an international student who went to high school in Searcy, Arkansas, while living with a local host family. During this time, Li said she found her passion for nutritional science, which has encouraged her to pursue a career in this field. Li wrote in an email that … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 8: First-Year Aims to Help People’s Diets
Extend a Hand During Wildfire Season
Art by Ally ArmstrongIn the wake of what feels like a never-ending fire cycle, students are thrust into another season of unknowable weather conditions and past emotions. Even with Pepperdine's consistent email updates assuring students that everything is being monitored, there is always the human fear of the unknown. Yet, there is a strong sense of comfort in knowing that … [Read more...] about Extend a Hand During Wildfire Season
Preview: Getty Villa Hosts Annual College Night
Photo by Garrett Davis/Capture Imaging | College Night at the Getty Villa on November 13, 2013, in Malibu, California. The Getty Villa is hosting its annual College Night event for students to mingle and immerse themselves into Greco-Roman culture. The museum invites every student over the age of 18 to participate in an evening offering free food and educational and cultural … [Read more...] about Preview: Getty Villa Hosts Annual College Night