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
Father Boyle brings his homeboys
Convo speaker described life for former gang members in downtown Los Angeles and talked about his church’s job placement program. By Sarah Pye Living Editor Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries and inspiration to countless reformed gang members, offered Pepperdine students an important message when he spoke at Wednesday morning’s Convocation. “Life’s about showing … [Read more...] about Father Boyle brings his homeboys
Drescher construction worker dies
By Maya Minwary Assistant A&E Editor Pepperdine University is mourning the death of a Drescher construction worker, a person University Chaplain D’Esta Love said was appreciated for his work to make the Drescher campus a reality. “Today at the Drescher Campus, we honored all of those who have worked on the project, from those who designed it to those who labored with their … [Read more...] about Drescher construction worker dies
Moral compass gauges gay issues
By Sarah Carillo and Joann Groff Assistant News Editors Two years ago, the issue of homosexuality was debated within the pages of the Graphic opinion section, instigated by a Convocation on how a church tackled the issue of homosexuality. Within days of that paper’s distribution, feedback came pouring in, and in the weeks that followed, and several editorials ran in response. … [Read more...] about Moral compass gauges gay issues