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Prof. Sarah Fischbach Argues Against Single-Use Plastic

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Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Growing up on a farm in Alpha, Ill., Integrated Marketing Communication Professor Sarah Fischbach said she and her family didn't really think about the concerns of the environment. It wasn't until Fischbach moved to Malibu to teach at Pepperdine and listened to a podcast called "Green Dreamer" when she became passionate … [Read more...] about Prof. Sarah Fischbach Argues Against Single-Use Plastic

YECA Members Take on the Climate Crisis, Advocate for More Action at Pepp

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The five YECA fellows unite after a meeting with President Jim Gash and administrators Sept. 15, where they spoke about changes the University can make to be more sustainable. YECA, first introduced to Pepperdine students in 2020, gives each member the opportunity to create their own project promoting sustainability. Photo courtesy of Jayda KechourFive Pepperdine students make … [Read more...] about YECA Members Take on the Climate Crisis, Advocate for More Action at Pepp

Pepp Junior’s Passion for Sustainability Shines Through Swimwear Brand

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Junior Clare Cornelius wears Resurface Swim's 4 Way top and Anna bottoms on her way to surf at Colony Beach, Calif., in September. Cornelius said she created her brand because she wanted to offer a sustainable way to purchase swimsuits.Photos courtesy of Clare CorneliusClare Cornelius, junior International Studies major and Sustainability minor, said she is deeply passionate … [Read more...] about Pepp Junior’s Passion for Sustainability Shines Through Swimwear Brand

Students and Faculty React to Cancellation of New Zealand Program

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Students stand outside the Cirque Grande, which stopped in Kaikoura, New Zealand during the June 2018 pilot trip. Class of 2020 alumna, Channa Steinmetz said she enjoyed traveling around the town and meeting locals when in New Zealand. Photo Courtesy of Channa SteinmetzPepperdine's international programs announced the closure of its New Zealand Program focused on sustainability … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty React to Cancellation of New Zealand Program

Opinion: Stop Shaming Into Sustainability

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Art By Leah Bae Though contributing to fast fashion isn’t ideal for promoting eco-friendly consumerism, shaming others for being unable to shop entirely sustainably is an elitist perspective and ignorant to the financial freedom that goes into buying exclusively sustainable products. Just behind oil industry pollution, the fast fashion industry is the second-largest polluting … [Read more...] about Opinion: Stop Shaming Into Sustainability