On March 12, the Student Government Association (SGA) passed a Climate Action Plan Resolution. Senior Class President Walden Hicks and Sophomore Class President Zayd Salahieh proposed Resolution #08-25 Pepperdine Climate Action Plan to the SGA Senate.After preliminary discussion and overview for the weekly SGA meeting, President Myers Mentzer called for the authors of the … [Read more...] about SGA Passes Climate Action Plan Resolution
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Sippin’ Sustainably or Soaked in Regret? Starbucks’ New Cups Stir Debate
Starbucks’ latest eco-friendly move is leaving a bitter taste — not in the coffee, but in the cups. On Feb. 11, Starbucks rolled out their new compostable drinkware and Pepperdine students said they have mixed emotions on the new cups. “I honestly hate the new cups,” said Annabelle Gentling, first-year student. This initiative, which applies to 14 out of the 50 states … [Read more...] about Sippin’ Sustainably or Soaked in Regret? Starbucks’ New Cups Stir Debate
Funding the Future: How the Chris and Amy Doran Climate Fellowship is Making Waves at Pepperdine University
The deadline for the Chris and Amy Doran Climate Fellowship is March 25.Established in 2021 by Pepperdine professor Chris Doran, an alumni, donor and faculty member and his wife, Amy, the Chris and Amy Doran Climate Fellowship provides financial and academic support for students committed to educating the Seaver College community on the impact of anthropogenic climate … [Read more...] about Funding the Future: How the Chris and Amy Doran Climate Fellowship is Making Waves at Pepperdine University
Spring Fashion Blooms with the Season
Spring fashion is all about fresh starts, and with a new season comes a new wave of style. As emerging trends take shape, new approaches to personal style also develop. "This spring I think we are moving away from simple, and towards unique," Junior Mary Papillion said. "Carrie Bradshaw is the blueprint — taking risks is so chic." Whether it is embracing personal aesthetics, … [Read more...] about Spring Fashion Blooms with the Season
Thrift Malibu Serves as Intersection of Style, Sustainability, Community
What began as an appreciation for vintage and thrifted treasures has grown into a lively campus movement. Thrift Malibu is a student-run organization which brings curated vintage clothing to Pepperdine through campus pop-up events. Founded in 2023 by juniors Braeden Wooton and Kalin Montana, Thrift Malibu was created from their shared passion for vintage culture and thrifting … [Read more...] about Thrift Malibu Serves as Intersection of Style, Sustainability, Community
