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By Crystal LuongEditor in Chief Unexpected attacks recently in London reinforced the realities of terrorism, but life as usual has promptly resumed for the city's residents, including members of Pepperdine's London Program. "As a Londoner, I was appalled and outraged by the events," Thomasina Atkin, Seaver program assistant, wrote in an e-mail to the Graphic. "Despite the … [Read more...] about Londoners choose resolve in aftermath of terrorism

By Ashley Obrey and Luke SimpsonStaff Writers Blankets of rain imprisoned Malibu residents in their otherwise safe-havens of their homes and offices. Small rivers of dirty rainwater overflowed residential streets, leaving elements of trash, dead leaves, and mud graffiti on helpless sidewalks and streets. Unlucky commuters forced to drive their cars through the Noah-esque flood … [Read more...] about Disaster Preparedness is Key

By Sarah Carrillo and Diana HtooStaff Writers Living in Southern California, there is a constant fear of earthquakes. They can happen any time of year, any time of day and there is no warning beforehand. As the Southern California Earthquake Center Web site says: "Every day is 'earthquake season.'" There are thousands of earthquakes every year in California and contrary to … [Read more...] about Malibu Prepares for Possible Earthquake

By James Riswick and Melissa OverbeckStaff Writers With record amounts of rainfall and colossal mudslides in and around Malibu, wildfires are just about the last thing on most people's minds. The ground is moist, plants are succulent and temperatures are mild, making the odds of a wildfire comparable to the odds of the Lakers winning the NBA championship. However, believe it … [Read more...] about Wildfires Always a Possibility in Malibu

By Lindsey Besecker and Jemma EriksenStaff Writers The rains have finally ceased in Malibu, but the damage is still evident to anyone who drives on Pacific Coast Highway. There are cement barriers north of Pepperdine University, holding mounds of dirt back from crumbling down on the highway, and near Topanga Canyon Road there are numerous orange cones directing traffic away … [Read more...] about Household Preparedness a Key to Surviving Disasters