Trump Fires Press Secretary and Pepperdine Alum Katie Zacharia After Five Days

Trump Fires Press Secretary and Pepperdine Alum Katie Zacharia After Five Days

Oct 20, 2026
Alumna Katie Zacharia (’07, JD ’11) was fired from her role as White House press secretary Friday after just five days. Zacharia faced heavy criticism following her press secretary debut Tuesday, with questions regarding her legal credentials and background.
Three Years Later: The Ongoing Fight for Justice

Three Years Later: The Ongoing Fight for Justice

Oct 17, 2026
Three years after the tragic crash that claimed the lives of four Pepperdine students: Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston and Peyton Stewart —the path toward justice remains uncertain. Their friends and families continue to honor their memories and keep their voices alive.
Pepperdine Releases First-Year Student Census

Pepperdine Releases First-Year Student Census

Oct 8, 2026
Pepperdine released its first-year student census report Sept. 30. The report included statistics on enrollment, GPA averages and male-to-female ratio.

life & ARTs

Students Find Creative Ways to Beat the Heat During Malibu Heat Wave

Students Find Creative Ways to Beat the Heat During Malibu Heat Wave

Oct 20, 2026
As temperatures soared to 102 degrees in Malibu, Pepperdine students struggled to escape the heat in residence halls without air conditioning. From makeshift cooling methods to seeking refuge in air-conditioned campus spaces, students found creative ways to beat the heat.
Don’t Be a Wimp: Malibu Turns the Page From Book to Big Screen

Don’t Be a Wimp: Malibu Turns the Page From Book to Big Screen

Oct 17, 2026
Screenwriter Gabe Sachs and actor Robert Capron bring middle school mishaps to Malibu as they share the story behind “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” The pair reflect on turning Jeff Kinney’s drawings into movie moments and building friendships beyond the screen.
Local Artist Paints Messages of Ocean Pollution Through Murals

Local Artist Paints Messages of Ocean Pollution Through Murals

Oct 7, 2026
A local artist paints messages through four murals across Malibu. Each art piece echos the importance of limiting ocean pollution and preserving Malibu’s natural beauty.