Video by Brianna Willis. Package originally aired on the Feb. 11 edition of NewsWaves 32 In 2019, the homeless population in Los Angeles County increased 12% from 2018, raising the number of homeless people to 59,000. Now a part of Los Angeles County, the City of Malibu is applying for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s initiative to address homelessness in Malibu. At the Malibu City … [Read more...] about 100-Day Challenge to Address Homelessness in Malibu
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Transient Man Arrested after Break-in at Stinkies
A darkened corridor on the second floor of "The Stinkies" apartment complex, located less than a mile from campus off of Civic Center Way. Photo by Milan Loiacono A transient man accused of breaking into a student's off-campus apartment was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 19 on suspicion of sexual assault with intent to commit a sex crime. The LA County Sheriff's Department … [Read more...] about Transient Man Arrested after Break-in at Stinkies
Adjunct Faculty Teach for the Students, Not the Money
California State University faculty members march on strike in 2016 over contract disputes . Photo courtesy of California Faculty Association FacebookAcross the network of universities in California, little job security and low wages for adjunct faculty remain an issue in higher education.An adjunct professor position is essentially a contractual, part-time job. Some challenges … [Read more...] about Adjunct Faculty Teach for the Students, Not the Money
Center for Sustainability Plans to Install New Electric Charging Stations
A car sits plugged into the new free Electric Vehicle charging stations that stand at the edge of the Drescher Graduate Campus. The initiative, led by the Center for Sustainability, will culminate in the installation of 10 charging stations at Drescher. The Center for Sustainability is responding to requests for electric charging stations by installing 10 at the Drescher … [Read more...] about Center for Sustainability Plans to Install New Electric Charging Stations
Student Loneliness Taskforce Addresses Increasing Loneliness
Art by Gabby DiGiovanniAcross the nation, loneliness has become increasingly apparent among college students, and schools have been working to address the issue. Pepperdine is no exception.According to a National College Health Assessment Spring 2019 survey, 68% of Pepperdine student expressed that they had "felt very lonely," which is 3% higher than the national average.In … [Read more...] about Student Loneliness Taskforce Addresses Increasing Loneliness