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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

By Jennifer Chan and Maya MinwaryStaff Writers This past January Malibu called its first oil spill in three years. A mysterious oil slick occurred offshore from as far north to Ventura County, endangering marine wildlife and birds. Experts say the oil spill was caused by oil seepage as a result from the heavy rainstorms in the area, but the true cause still remains unknown. … [Read more...] about Oil Spills in Malibu?

By Sarah Pye and Tony Carnellistaff writers Since Malibu's popular Surfrider Beach received straight F's for cleanliness on its "beach report card" last year, local lawmakers have pushed to clean up Malibu Lagoon. With Pepperdine's recent announcement that it might be willing to donate 2 acres to the city for a proposed water treatment plant, realization of the cleanup goal … [Read more...] about Pepperdine offers land donation for wastewater treatment plant

While recent alumnae Jessica Rivera and Jessica Tivens prepared and performed their roles in the New West Symphony’s recent production of Bizet’s Carmen, current members of Seaver College’s Flora Thornton Opera Program were earning awards and accolades for their work which they hope will soon place them on the path to professional opera success, like their Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Vocal Students Shine in Local, National and International Venues

James Riswick Staff Writer Pepperdine students are mourning the loss of a popular hang-out spot after an early afternoon fire at the Cross Creek shopping center on Sunday April 17. An electrical fire that began in the Bay City Beauty Supply spread quickly through the strip mall’s attic to neighboring Casa Escobar, causing heavy damage to the Mexican restaurant. Best known for … [Read more...] about Fire destroys Casa Escobar