Editor's note: The following is the first of a reporting series on the subject of climate anxiety and young people. This work is supported by a grant from the Solutions Journalism Network, which encourages journalists to report on responses to problems. The term climate change can mean many things — a political agenda, a fact of life or a signal of impending doom. But for … [Read more...] about ‘A Scary Thought’: Community Members Wrestle with Climate Stress
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Review: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Brings a New Perspective to the Series
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. This review contains spoilers. "I don't like your odds, but may they ever be in your favor," Lucky Flickerman, played by Jason Schwartzman, tells the District 12 tribute: familiar … [Read more...] about Review: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Brings a New Perspective to the Series
Steve Potts to Retire at the End of Academic Year
Director of Athletics Steve Potts will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, President Jim Gash and Tim Perrin, senior vice president for Strategic Implementation, wrote in a Dec. 7 email to the Pepperdine community. Pepperdine has won 63 conference regular-season or tournament titles during Potts’ 13-year career as AD.“He has shared with thousands of … [Read more...] about Steve Potts to Retire at the End of Academic Year
Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Pepperdine University faced off with Long Beach State on Nov. 27 in Firestone Fieldhouse, dropping the game 68-53 for the Waves’ fifth consecutive loss.The Beach started the game off hot, immediately coming onto the court, applying strong pressure, breaking up passes and winning rebounds. The Waves handled this pressure at the start, ending the first quarter only down … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Good News: Appreciate the Beauty of Cartoons
When I think of the best birthday gifts I’ve ever received, one that jumps to the front of my mind is when my grandmother gave me “The Best DVD In the World *At this Moment in Time*” for my 10th birthday. This sensational DVD lived up to the name as it consisted of 16 episodes of one of the greatest cartoons to ever grace this earth: "Regular Show." I spent countless hours … [Read more...] about Good News: Appreciate the Beauty of Cartoons