Photos Courtesy of Lucia Maldonado For most people, the idea of being close enough to a shark to insert a durable tag into its dorsal fin sounds terrifying. For first-year Lucia Maldonado, however, this experience was a dream come true — especially because marine biologists allowed her to keep a vial of shark blood. Maldonado admitted that the shark blood was somewhat … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 2: Lucia Maldonado Lunges at Her Life at Pepperdine
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Office of Risk Management Plans Ahead for Upcoming Disaster Concerns
Helicopters dropped water on the Sweetwater Fire. Photo by Milan Loiacono.Situated on the San Andreas fault line and in a high-risk fire zone, Pepperdine is prone to natural disasters. The university’s Office of Insurance and Risk Management continually refines its plan in the case one of these natural disasters were to affect Pepperdine.The Woolsey Fire burned almost … [Read more...] about Office of Risk Management Plans Ahead for Upcoming Disaster Concerns
Fresh Face Column 1: The Hike that Changed a First-Year’s Life
Photo courtesy of Danielle John A 45-mile hike is physically challenging for most people, but for some, it can also be life-changing. For first-year student Danielle John, the trek up Macchu Picchu when she was 14 changed her life forever. “I realized that I wanted to travel for the rest of my life and not just travel for the heck of traveling,” John said. John is … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 1: The Hike that Changed a First-Year’s Life
Pepp Students Party at Whole Foods
Photos by Rowan Toke The new Whole Foods Market in Malibu held its first event for Pepperdine students Aug. 28. The two-hour party, which began at 9 p.m., marked the start to a potential collaboration between Pepperdine and the supermarket company, according to Student Government Association (SGA) Vice President of Finance Chase Johnson. SGA members coordinated with Whole … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Party at Whole Foods
The Fight Against Fast Fashion, and Solutions for a Sustainable Society
Photo courtesy of Swap Society’s website. Thrift shopping is popular with students such as Gabriella DiGiovanni, a Pepperdine sophomore. However, not only can secondhand shopping save money it can also can be an important step toward saving the environment. “People dump all their clothes at Goodwill then shop all of their clothes at Goodwill,” DiGiovanni says. “Half my … [Read more...] about The Fight Against Fast Fashion, and Solutions for a Sustainable Society