The Emergency Operations Committee is among the few groups on campus that hopes never to see its policy in action. But behind every fire drill is a whole host of risk mitigators who quietly formulate the “what ifs” of an emergency situation. “Over the years, the EOC has built up an impressive store of experience and emergency response plans, and this level of preparedness … [Read more...] about EOC strengthens emergency preparedness
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Tradition honors lost lives
Photos by Veronica Johnson Red and white stripes and blue stars flap in the wind as the sun sets on the night before the 12th anniversary of Sept. 11, one flag for each of the nearly 3,000 lives lost. A group of freshman students have decided to eat dinner on the lawn. Tori Occhipinti, a freshman from Orange County, watches the sun set across the Pacific. “The flags … [Read more...] about Tradition honors lost lives
Man sends threatening materials to staff member
Photos Courtesy of DPS The Department of Public Safety emailed a “Crime Prevention Notice” on Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. urging the Pepperdine community to call 911 if they come into contact with Desmond Temmer. The 47-year old white man sent “obscene and concerning materials” to a University staff member, according to the notice. Temmer is described as having brown eyes and brown … [Read more...] about Man sends threatening materials to staff member
Water leakage slows campus traffic
Photo by Marisa Padilla Updated at 3:00 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2014: Rhiannon Bailard, Associate Vice President of the Center for Sustainability, Governmental & Regulatory Affairs at Pepperdine was able to shed further light into the water leak that occured on campus on Jan. 23. According to Bailard, facilities personnel noticed a leak at approximately 11 a.m. and were … [Read more...] about Water leakage slows campus traffic
Tri-Valley Roller Hockey League Fuses Skate and Sun
For 17 years, Ned Collins (above) has organized the Tri-Valley Roller Hockey League at Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas. Currently, he single handedly runs nine divisions with practices and games on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. “The problem about the sport sometimes is getting people out here to actually play it,” Collins said. “But once you play, it’s … [Read more...] about Tri-Valley Roller Hockey League Fuses Skate and Sun