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The “jumbo squid” have once again returned to Southern California. As of the end of September, they have been spotted in droves along the coast from San Diego to Santa Barbara and have even been washing up on the shores. These creatures are known as Humboldt squid, and they can grow up to 6 feet in length and weigh up to 100 pounds, according to the Smithsonian National … [Read more...] about Jumbo squid swarm local seas

While college students spend their days typing their essays away at Starbucks, sipping lattes and pounding Red Bull before finals, the team behind The Wells Project is taking a proactive look at what good can be done if they channeled some of those funds toward those who don’t even have clean water. The Wells Project organized a free concert on Thursday, Sept. 29, to promote … [Read more...] about Wells Project '10 Days' campaign raises aid for Rwanda

Malibu citizens are letting their voices be heard through the Malibu City Council to recommend changes in the current arrestee release policies throughout Los Angeles County. Much of the support follows the two-year anniversary of the Mitrice Richardson case, in which the 24-year-old woman was released shortly after midnight from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station without her … [Read more...] about Malibu endorses policy change

Peter Thompson’s journey to Pepperdine began this past December, when he stepped off of the plane at LAX after two years in the Peace Corps. He and his wife, Katy, stepped straight into a cab headed for the job interview that eventually made him the director of Pepperdine’s Volunteer Center. Thompson found his passion for working with college students in outreach projects … [Read more...] about Thompson speaks about volunteering