Photos and graphics by Cassandra Stephenson The CVUSD Board approved a policy Tuesday that will change the selection process for new books used in high school English classes. The policy now requires a committee of parents and community members to be a part of selecting core literature books for ninth through twelfth grade English classes. It also stipulates that parents … [Read more...] about CVUSD Board Passes English Core Literature Selection Policy
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Pepperdine Community “Takes Back the Night”
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine students, faculty and staff came together to "Take Back the Night" on Monday evening, gathering at the amphitheater for an evening of worship, testimony, music and various forms of art to educate the community about all forms of violence and abuse."'Take Back the Night' puts us on the path to stop all forms of relationship and sexual violence," … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community “Takes Back the Night”
Latino Student Association Raises Money for Mexico and Puerto Rico Relief Efforts
Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Latino Student AssociationPepperdine Latino Student Association raised money to help the Latino communities affected by natural disasters in Mexico and Puerto Rico last month.During the three-day drive in early October, LSA raised a total of $862, with half of the funds going to both Red Cross Mexico and World Vision organizations. Donors had the … [Read more...] about Latino Student Association Raises Money for Mexico and Puerto Rico Relief Efforts
Pepperdine Community Garden Restored
Pepperdine’s Green Team and the Center for Sustainability re-established the community garden after last year it had been removed due to the construction on the intramural field. Members of the Green Team and volunteers worked Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until the garden had been fully set up and seeds and seedlings had been planted. This involved shoveling dirt into … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Garden Restored
Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Locations Open
Photo courtesy of Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse that collects shoe box gifts filled with all kinds of items like school supplies, hygiene items and toys and delivers them to children in need around the world. The closest drop-off location to Malibu is Gateway Church in Agoura Hills. Shoeboxes can be dropped-off from Monday, Nov. … [Read more...] about Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Locations Open