Photo Courtesy of the U.S. National Park Service The Santa Monica Mountains are at higher fire risks than ever before due to increasing nitrogen levels, according to initial three-year study results conducted by the National Park Service. A recent press release from the National Park Service said researchers tested ten sites within the Santa Monica Mountains for nitrogen … [Read more...] about Study reveals higher fire risk in Santa Monica mountains
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Lectures coming soon
Distinguished Series will create a “lively intellectual discourse,” says Dean of Special Academic Programs Round two of this year’s Distinguished Lecture Series will take place over the next few weeks, bringing to the podium food system activist Ellen Gustafson Feb. 4 and former governor of Federal Reserve System Randall Kroszner Feb. 12, both with a myriad of achievements … [Read more...] about Lectures coming soon
San Fran teaches justice, equality
Photo by Arin DeGroff Although many think of field trips as low impact sight seeing excursions, students engaged in a recent trip that made them rethink their previous notions. Students involved in the Sophomore Experience: Year two celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a trip to San Francisco last weekend. This educational-themed trip, deemed “locally engaged global … [Read more...] about San Fran teaches justice, equality
Waves and PGA connect on the green
Photo by Marisa Padilla Football – a game for gentlemen played by hooligans. While everyone is caught up in the current football fanaticism over the upcoming Super Bowl, let’s not forget that the original title-holders of the “gentleman’s game” is the sport of golf. Just as Chi-Chi Rodriguez, perhaps Puerto Rico’s most famous golfer, once said: “golf is the most fun you can … [Read more...] about Waves and PGA connect on the green
Coach Tanner returns to coach for Waves
Photo Courtesy of www.pepperdinesports.com After 31 years coaching women’s volleyball, Head Coach Nina Matthies stepped down in November from her post leading the Waves’ indoor team, leaving some big shoes to fill. In December, Troy Tanner stepped back onto his old court, this time to coach. Tanner, who is no stranger to Pepperdine, will begin his tenure as a head coach … [Read more...] about Coach Tanner returns to coach for Waves