CRYSTAL LUONG Editor in Chief Students watch the fire in Calabasas on Thursday night. (Anela Holck/Asst. Photo Editor) Gusty winds have carried a small brush fire that started Wednesday afternoon north of the 118 Freeway in the Chatsworth area well beyond local expectations. Smoke continued to rise and ash to fall throughout the night and into the morning as the fire spread … [Read more...] about Wildfire stirs evacuations
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Ocean swells, surfers rejoice
LISA CUMBIEArt Editor Large swells generated from the South Pacific created a wall of waves Thursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday for Southern California beaches. They fulfilled surfers’ dreams while haunting beachfront homeowner’s nightmares. One week ago, the National Weather Service issued a high-surf advisory alert for south-facing coastal waters, drawing the eye of surfers. … [Read more...] about Ocean swells, surfers rejoice
City finds bird with West Nile
SARA ROSNER Staff Writer While most people view mosquitoes as a mild irritation, these insects may now be transmitting something more dangerous than an itchy sting. Evidence of the West Nile virus, which can be conveyed to humans through mosquito bites, was recently discovered in Malibu. According to city Mayor Andy Stern, a dead bird infected with the virus was found on … [Read more...] about City finds bird with West Nile
Alcohol study underway
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant News Editor AlcoholEdu is no longer reserved for the hapless delinquent caught violating Pepperdine’s alcohol policies. This week and last week, freshmen living on upper and lower Dorm Road who voluntarily take the online alcohol education course will receive a free movie ticket and increase their hall’s chance of winning a big-screen television. The … [Read more...] about Alcohol study underway
Driving and talking fuels misdirected road rage
AUDREY REEDNews Editor At 11:30 p.m. two nights ago, I got hung up on by my own cell phone. It went dead and could not be revived. I had to come to grips that I may not be available 24/7, or that I may not be able to talk to people on a whim. The latter has gotten me in trouble twice recently. If you didn’t know, people think talking on a cell phone while driving is … [Read more...] about Driving and talking fuels misdirected road rage