By Katie Clary Staff Writer “Fire moves as fast as the wind,” said Gene Rink, a paramedic at Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 88 in Malibu. That’s exactly what worries Pepperdine administrators and local firefighters as the Santa Ana winds start hammering through the canyon from September to November, in what many consider the most dangerous fire season in nearly a … [Read more...] about Experts say Malibu could be threatened by worst of wild fires in nearly a decade
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Chew on this! Goats fight wildfires
Big Rock Mesa community and County Fire Department deploy the newest weapon in the ongoing fight against wildfires: the goat. By Courtney Hong Staff Writer Here’s something to gnaw on: kids are an effective antidote to brushfires. Kids of the goat sort, that is. In an effort to reduce the intensity and frequency of fires in the area, the Big Rock Mesa Homeowner’s Association … [Read more...] about Chew on this! Goats fight wildfires
Oakwood exiles move into honors housing
Students living in Woodland Hills until construction was completed at the Drescher Campus finally relocated to their new homes. By Melanie St. Hilaire and Joann Groff Staff Writer and Assistant News Editor A 30-minute commute may seem like an eternity for some, so when you throw in traffic, gas and parking, many students decide to live on campus during all four years of … [Read more...] about Oakwood exiles move into honors housing
Students seek direction through Moral Compass
By Ashley Obrey Staff Writer Diversity, strength in opinion, critical reflection, and interaction were common themes of this week’s controversial Moral Compass Series. A fusion of Scripture, personal experience, strong opinions and heated debates addressed the topic of homosexuality, this semester’s contemporary moral issue of interest, on Oct. 14 and 15 and a third program … [Read more...] about Students seek direction through Moral Compass
MTA strike reaches 10th day; still no resolution in sight
By Joann Groff Assistant News Editor About $10 million. That’s how much Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn said the MTA walkout and grocery strikes are costing the local economy — every day. It’s day 10 of the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s mechanics strike, and little progress has been made since the decision to resume talks Tuesday. Union and MTA officials were in … [Read more...] about MTA strike reaches 10th day; still no resolution in sight