The L.A. County Superior Court has set a preliminary trial date in the case of the October 2023 PCH crash that killed four Pepperdine students. The preliminary trial will take place Oct. 9 at the Van Nuys Courthouse. Judge Diego H. Edber is requiring Fraser Michael Bohm to be present for the October date. This will be within 10 days of the one year anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Preliminary Trial for PCH Crash Set for October
Our Girls
New Details on Four Lights Memorial Released: Work Will Begin in April
Pepperdine officials have provided new details on the Four Lights Memorial dedicated to Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams. The Four Lights Memorial will be located on the ocean side of Stauffer Chapel, and feature four lanterns hanging over monuments displaying a plaque with the names of Niamh, Peyton, Asha and Deslyn, Ben M. Veenendaal, associate … [Read more...] about New Details on Four Lights Memorial Released: Work Will Begin in April
Deslyn’s 5K Honors ‘Our Girls’
The Pepperdine community came together to celebrate the lives of Deslyn Williams, Asha Weir, Peyton Stewart and Niamh Rolston during the Deslyn's 5K event. Throughout the morning, upbeat music played as runners and walkers exercised together, participating in one of Deslyn’s greatest passions.The Iota Alpha chapter of the Alpha Phi Sorority put on Deslyn’s 5K event … [Read more...] about Deslyn’s 5K Honors ‘Our Girls’
Malibu Community Members Continue to Fight for PCH Safety
After the deaths of four Pepperdine seniors on PCH in October, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston, Asha Weir and Peyton Stewart, Malibu community members are continuing to fight for safety on Pacific Coast Highway, prompting the City of Malibu to address the issue as quickly as possible. Since 2010, 58 people have lost their lives on PCH due to reckless driving, according to Fix … [Read more...] about Malibu Community Members Continue to Fight for PCH Safety
International Programs Writes Letters for Asha Weir and Peyton Stewart
A Letter for Asha: Asha was in our Spring 2022 programme during her sophomore year, and then she came back to London this past summer to participate in our Internship programme. I always love having returning students, but it was especially nice this year because I had just stepped up as Interim Director, and having a few familiar faces around me was really reassuring. Asha … [Read more...] about International Programs Writes Letters for Asha Weir and Peyton Stewart