The Pepperdine community went through multiple emergency situations this past fall and into the spring semester. Through it all, students and staff relied on local reporting and social media to keep themselves safe and informed. One of the platforms that emerged as a frequent scroll for students was Fizz, the anonymous social media platform that has a page exclusive to the Pepperdine community.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania arrived at Los Angeles International Airport Friday, Jan. 24 after stopping in North Carolina earlier in the day to meet with survivors of Hurricane Helene. Trump and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass clashed during the roundtable meeting at the Pacific Palisades Fire Station 69. Trump demanded that residents be allowed access to their properties so they can start cleaning and rebuilding.

The case of Fraser Bohm, the driver in the fatal PCH crash that claimed the lives of four Pepperdine students, continues with a hearing set for Feb. 14. With key evidence delayed by recent fires, the court has tentatively scheduled the trial for March.