For the Pepperdine community, the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 will be a time to honor all victims of the terrorist attacks, display patriotism and remember one distinctly valiant alumnus. On that day 10 years ago, Pepperdine’s own Thomas Burnett Jr. lost his life alongside the others on Flight 93 who heroically resisted terrorist attempts to attack the American public. Next … [Read more...] about 9/11 tradition grows for decennial year
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Students celebrate life of Sarah Brady
Students, faculty, staff and friends of Sarah Brady gathered Monday, Aug. 29, at Stauffer Chapel at 8:30 a.m. for a special prayer service in honor of the Seaver student's tragic passing Friday evening. Twenty-year-old Brady was en route to Pepperdine from her hometown of Littleton, Colo., on Friday, Aug. 26, when an unfortunate car crash claimed her life. Read the full … [Read more...] about Students celebrate life of Sarah Brady
Tragedy strikes: Student killed in car crash
Pepperdine grieves the tragic car crash that claimed the life of Seaver student Sarah Brady Aug.26, during her return to campus for her junior year. The 20-year-old is a native of Littleton, Colo. The Associated Press reports the student was driving west on Interstate 70, 10 miles east of Salina, Utah, just after 6 p.m. Friday when she lost control of her car. She … [Read more...] about Tragedy strikes: Student killed in car crash
Fire burns portion of Malibu Creek State Park
A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in Malibu Creek State Park. A mountain rescue team that was on surveillance duty notified the fire department. The Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Department promptly responded to the call and entered the scene around 4:30 p.m. The fire spread across an acre and a half. As of 6:10 p.m. Las Virgenes Road is still closed … [Read more...] about Fire burns portion of Malibu Creek State Park
Pepperdine flash mob invades Malibu Pier
[youtube jbuxnohCKS8] New Student Orientation coordinators and leaders gathered on Malibu Pier Monday afternoon around 2:10 p.m. to perform a flash mob. The seemingly spontaneous group performance included 130 orientation leaders and seven orientation coordinators. The group danced to “Like It’s Quidditch,” a Harry Potter-themed parody of “Like a G6.” The flash mob coincided … [Read more...] about Pepperdine flash mob invades Malibu Pier