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
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Embracing the Bad
When you were a kid, did you ever play the classic “keep the beach ball underwater” game? I did. For some reason it was such an irresistible yet impossible challenge: to fully submerge this bloated, flashy ball under the water for as long as possible. I would jump onto it from the diving board, try to balance my weight sitting on it or perhaps attack by swimming below, … [Read more...] about Embracing the Bad
Food Sustainability: A Q&A with Professor Christopher Doran
Photo by Terra Atwood Sprinkled throughout Professor Christopher Doran’s office is: a statue of Saint Francis of Assisi, a bobblehead Jesus, and a Segway, on which he glides to and from work. A graduate of Pepperdine’s Natural Sciences Division and University of California Berkeley's school of theology, Doran is ambidextrous in his discussions of ecology and theology; … [Read more...] about Food Sustainability: A Q&A with Professor Christopher Doran
Plaza Fountain Turns On After University Decision
Photo by Terra Atwood The fountain in Joslyn Plaza is back on, as of Feb. 14, after being shut off for the past three years. Pepperdine shut down all 12 recirculating water features and fountains in 2014 to conserve water in an effort against the drought. Since then, the fountains at Heroes Garden, and now Joslyn Plaza, have been turned back on. Junior Andrew Lozano … [Read more...] about Plaza Fountain Turns On After University Decision
SGA Implements Water Bottle Filling Stations
Photo by Terra AtwoodThe Student Government Association funded three water bottle filling stations, which are located in the Appleby Center (AC), Plaza Classrooms, and outside the bookstore. This project has been in the works for the past two years. SGA President Edward Adutwum and SGA Vice President Austin Welch recognized that many students were using refillable water … [Read more...] about SGA Implements Water Bottle Filling Stations
