[UPDATED on Sept. 21 at 3:55 p.m.: Christopher Benton who pleaded no contest to making threats against his father, Andrew K. Benton, and possessing a firearm by a narcotic addict was sentenced on Friday to two years in state prison.] Christopher Benton pleaded no contest Sept. 7 to making threats against his father, Andrew K. Benton, and possessing a firearm by a narcotic … [Read more...] about Christopher Benton sentenced to two years in prison
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New mailroom system leads to longer line
Mail Services implemented an up-to-the-minute mail alert in July for the new school year, replacing the pink slips put in mailboxes. Students on campus now receive package notifications through their Pepperdine email. Though this method notifies students faster, the emails have created longer lines for people waiting to get packages. The average wait time to pick up … [Read more...] about New mailroom system leads to longer line
Waves of flags salute 9/11 victims
Heroes Garden was intended as a place of reflection, prayer and thought. This year’s 9/11 memorial prayer service was a reflection and build-up of just that purpose. Community members gathered at the garden Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. for a prayer service remembering the victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The service was brief and … [Read more...] about Waves of flags salute 9/11 victims
Students ‘Step Forward’ to serve
More than 1,400 volunteers spent their Saturday morning participating in the 24th annual Step Forward Day. Students, faculty, staff and alumni volunteered at 70 locations throughout Los Angeles County and Ventura County, representing 65 different organizations. Volunteers from Pepperdine’s five campuses completed between 5,750 and 6,000 hours of service Saturday. Divided into … [Read more...] about Students ‘Step Forward’ to serve
Malibu investigates PCH
The City of Malibu has collaborated with the Southern California Association of Governments to launch an interactive safety study along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). The PCH Safety Study will undertake users’ study awareness and improvement suggestions to identify safety concerns based on roadway conditions, adjacent land-uses and other factors unique to Malibu. An interactive … [Read more...] about Malibu investigates PCH
