Seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression, is a disorder the sunny California stereotype often masks. However, it still affects many California residents. California received more than 33 inches of rain last year, which is 128% of the average, making it one of the wettest years in the state's recorded history, according to ABC7 News. Not only does rain bring … [Read more...] about Rainy Weather Evokes Negative Feelings
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Polar Vortex Impacts Pepperdine Students
Art by Ali LevensA polar vortex caused temperatures to drop below freezing in every U.S. state in February, but the resulting snowstorms in the South wreaked the most havoc. Low temperatures, power outages, unsafe driving conditions and more plagued Southerners, including Pepperdine students living at home.At-home students in the South saw conditions out of the ordinary for … [Read more...] about Polar Vortex Impacts Pepperdine Students
Students Check In After Texas Storm
After an unusually strong winter storm struck Texas the week of Feb. 15, the state faced widespread power outages and tap water difficulties. First year Elle Shrader, Perspectives Editor AJ Muonagolu and class of 2020 alumna Amber Jaycox share their experiences. “It’s very very crazy and we’re all just holding on," Jaycox said. __________________________ Follow the … [Read more...] about Students Check In After Texas Storm
Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Videos by Emily Tencer and Theresa de los Santos After three consecutive storms swept through Southern California, the Pepperdine community can now look forward to seeing clearer skies in the coming days as no rain is expected Friday or this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Although the university remained open, the heavy rainfall – which lasted from … [Read more...] about Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Learning to Dance in the Rain
Graphic by Nate BartonLast week, an onslaught of rain struck California, creating some chaos and confusion.On Sunday alone, many areas of California were flooded with up to four inches of rain, according to the Los Angeles Times. Many saw this harsh storm as something destructive – causing rockslides, power outages, mudslides, and flooding cars and homes. Personally, I'm … [Read more...] about Learning to Dance in the Rain