Students and faculty describe what it was like to shelter in place as the Woolsey Fire approached.
In The Midst of Tragedy
Pepperdine Deals with the New Abnormal
Though it may feel strange, a return to a regular schedule and a focus on mind, body and spirit healing will help to restore a student’s sense of calm and safety following recent traumatic events
Fire Relief Efforts Bring Southern California Communities Together
Communities throughout Southern California have united to bring relief to Woosley Fire victims.
Misinformation Plagues Pepperdine After Fire
Photo courtesy of Buddy Kennedy The week of Nov. 5 was catastrophic. Even this word does not fully encapsulate what transpired or how the Pepperdine community has wrestled with the tragedies it has endured. Before students, faculty, staff and all of the Pepperdine community could fully process the aftermath of the Borderline shooting and the […]
Pepperdine Shelter-In-Place Policy Raises Questions
While the rest of Malibu evacuates in the face of wildfires, Pepperdine stays put. After the Woolsey Fire and the close approach of flames to campus, the conversation around the university’s shelter in-place policy is heated.
Social Media Spreads Misinformation During The Woolsey Fire
Photos Courtesy of Twitter Social media played a key component in the spread of misinformation the night of Friday, Nov. 9, as the Woolsey Fire grew in close proximity to Pepperdine’s Malibu campus. The shared false claims of the fire arose from a lack of communication and misunderstandings. It caused confusion and heightened worry among […]
A Hot Topic: Pepperdine Heroes Fight the Flames
Experts describe fighting the Woolsey Fire at Pepperdine.
Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Although social media can sometimes be a meaningless way to waste time, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram played key roles of communication in the days following the tragic Borderline shooting.
Uncovering the Biology Behind the Woolsey Fire
Photo by Jenna Gaertner In the afternoon of Nov. 8, the Woolsey fire began its rampage on the Santa Monica Mountains. A combination of high winds, low humidity and drought conditions led to the burning of over 800 structures and almost 100,000 acres, which included 83 percent of Santa Monica Mountain federal parkland, according […]
Alaina, One-Eighth of Us: A Letter from DeBell F Suite
Alaina Housley’s suite in DeBell writes about their suitemate and friend.
