Early fire danger raises concerns Juana DiegoStaff Writer Ben Young / Photo Editor Typically, fire season hits Malibu in October and November. This year, fire fighters have seen an early hit, with fires breaking out locally over the past couple of weeks. Robert McKelvy, deputy director of the Department of Public Safety and deputy chief of the Pepperdine Fire Department, said … [Read more...] about Ring the fire alarm
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Wildlife invades residential grounds
Tiffany BrownStaff Writer The typical Upper Dorm Road traveler spots at least one deer during a typical journey to or from his residence hall. During fire season, however, he or she is more likely to see several herds of seven or eight. He or she is also more likely to trip over raccoons and have to dodge dozens of squirrels. So why the sudden wildlife population boom? As … [Read more...] about Wildlife invades residential grounds
Students OK after crash on way to Campus Ministry retreat
Tiffany BrownStaff writer The Pepperdine community celebrated the safe return of five of its own Saturday. Students Mariam Bain, Jennifer Bolden, Jessica Eisenreich, Maya Minwary and Jaeyoon Um returned safely to campus following a potentially fatal car accident Friday evening. On the afternoon of Sept. 17, the five friends got into the car of driver Jessica Eisenreich and … [Read more...] about Students OK after crash on way to Campus Ministry retreat
Canyon blaze quickly put out
Joann GroffNews Editor Ben Young / Photo EditorAfter scooping up water from the Pacific Ocean and flying over Pepperdine, a SuperScooper plane assists in the effort to put out a small fire near Cottontail Ranch on Las Virgines Road. Fire season has begun. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched at 1 p.m. yesterday to a fire near Cottontail Ranch in Malibu, located … [Read more...] about Canyon blaze quickly put out
Third-party battles
Students and faculty stand by ideology in their support of third-party presidential candidates; votes are not wasted, they say. Crystal LuongAssistant News Editor Nader? Badnarik? Cobb? Some students may wonder who these men are. Ralph Nader, perhaps the more recognizable name of the third-party presidential candidates, may trigger memories as the man who was accused of causing … [Read more...] about Third-party battles