Fire damage surrounds a residence in Malibu on Sept. 22. Dead brush and dried vegetation around homes can act as fuel for wildfires, highlighting the importance of clearing Zone Zero areas to protect structures. Photos by Melissa Houston With California wildfires becoming increasingly more dangerous and frequent, a statewide initiative called Zone Zero is pushing homeowners to … [Read more...] about New Malibu Initiative Pushes Residents to Rethink Wildfire Safety
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How to Live in a Different Time Zone
Art by Madeline DuvallWhen the Woolsey Fire was happening, most of the updates from the news sources I was following happened while I was asleep. I checked my phone before I went to sleep and it said that the Woolsey Fire was a far distance from Pepperdine's Malibu campus. When I woke up the next morning, I had received word that Pepperdine was sheltering in place because the … [Read more...] about How to Live in a Different Time Zone
How to Survive the First Week of Studying Abroad
I have been in Florence for two weeks now as a part of Pepperdine's International Programs.From the moment I arrived I was whisked away to the Piazzale Michelangelo to appreciate the views of the city of Florence. I expected my first week to be very relaxing, but I was wrong. Every moment was filled to the brim with exploration, learning and most importantly, eating.Though it … [Read more...] about How to Survive the First Week of Studying Abroad
How to Prepare Emotionally for Studying Abroad
Many Pepperdine sophomores such as myself are less than one week from traveling abroad. This year is expected to be the year of our lives, according to abroad alumni.I have many emotions going into this year of studying abroad. It'll be an exciting year with new places to visit and new foods to try. However, I am feeling overwhelmingly anxious. I never expected to feel anxious … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Emotionally for Studying Abroad
Prepare for Robots
Art by Sybil ZhangThe robots are coming, and society should prepare for their impact. I don't mean to invoke images like scenes from "2001: A Space Odyssey" or "I, Robot." These movies are about technology becoming so advanced they become conscious. I'm talking about technology that becomes so advanced, there's simply no need for human labor. This is a real problem that most … [Read more...] about Prepare for Robots