Art by Caitlin RoarkToday's world is a pretty ridiculous one. Too often, the media is saturated with discouraging headlines. Rather than actually catalyzing change, government officials won’t stop arguing about whether climate change is real or not. Whatever one's views on global warming and its severity, it’s impossible to deny that living an economically friendly … [Read more...] about Work Toward a Sustainable Future
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The Dirt on Waste: Understanding College Recycling Programs
Image courtesy of Pepperdine University Going green has been a national trend in the wake of climate change, but how environmentally sustainable is Pepperdine? Pepperdine’s recycling program introduced a new system in 2016 after its previous vendor, Crown Disposal, stopped its service in Malibu. Some on campus say the new system is not efficient enough to reach the … [Read more...] about The Dirt on Waste: Understanding College Recycling Programs
Science Trumps Silence
Art by Ally ArmstrongThe world is vast and beautiful. Looking out on the ocean from Pepperdine’s Malibu campus is a view so beautiful it doesn’t seem real. Looking out on the views that Pepperdine’s abroad programs offer, allow students to connect close with God's Creation. Whether it is standing atop a mountain in South America or skiing in the Swiss Alps, … [Read more...] about Science Trumps Silence
Support Used Bookstores
Art by Sybil ZhangThere is nothing like a used bookstore. Between the smell and the excitement of being surrounded by stories, my local used bookstore was one of my favorite places to spend an afternoon. Sadly, bookstores, in general, are becoming less and less common. The number of bookstores has decreased by about 13,000 since 2007, according to Statista. Even here in Malibu … [Read more...] about Support Used Bookstores
Recycle the tutu
Now that Christmas decorations are arriving at CVS and candy pumpkins are on sale, I bet you are wondering what to do with your left-over costume. Why let your Halloween creations of polyester go to waste? I have some helpful and creative tips to reuse your costumes in your daily life. Unfortunately, not all costumes can be saved. Some should be donated to your little … [Read more...] about Recycle the tutu
