By Luke Simpson Staff Writer Winds gusted at 40 miles per hour, only creating larger flames and more destruction. Wildlife scurried from the wilderness into the parking lots, finding refuge in the concrete jungle. From the cafeteria, the student body had a 360 degree view of black smoke. The fire surrounded the campus. This was the scene in 1996 during the worst fire Malibu … [Read more...] about Malibu, Pepperdine singed by wildfires in past
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Playoffs to remember can now be forgotten
By James Riswick News Editor This year’s Major League Baseball playoffs started off with great promise, with things building to epic thoughts of a “Hell Freezes Over Series” featuring those loveable losers the Chicago Cubs and the “Bambinoed” Boston Red Sox. But alas, twas not meant to be. If the Yankees win, it’s yet another notch on their belt, no different than past rings … [Read more...] about Playoffs to remember can now be forgotten
Students go south of the border to serve
Undergraduates head to San Felipe, Mexico, to build a family’s house. By Jami Lambert Online Editor While most students enjoyed their extra day off last weekend by relaxing at the beach or spending time with their families, a group of about 80 undergraduates packed their bags and headed to San Felipe, Mexico, for three days of service. These students carried on a Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Students go south of the border to serve
Towers, Dorm Road to be linked by stairs
SGA and HCL also propose a staircase connecting upper and lower Dorm Road. By Virginia Thomas News Assistant All they want for Christmas is their two sets of stairs. And, they’ll probably get at least one. The Student Government Association, Housing and Community Living, and the Dining Services Committee is planning a meeting with Jim Brock, director of Housing, as soon as … [Read more...] about Towers, Dorm Road to be linked by stairs
Malibu shoppers strike out
Supermarket employees picket Vons, Pavilions, Albertsons and Ralphs stores across Southern California.By Rudabeh ShahbaziAssistant Perspectives Editor More than 70,000 employees and nearly 900 stores throughout Southern California have been affected by the first grocery workers’ strike in 25 years. The strike began Oct. 11 after nine hours of negotiations between the United … [Read more...] about Malibu shoppers strike out