Photo by Gianni Cocchella An array of artwork and photos influenced by the Woolsey Fire greet visitors as they walk into Malibu City Hall. Artwork ranging from sculptures, paintings and multimedia pieces cover the first and second floors of the building. Inspired by other works such as Robert Kerbeck’s LA Times op-ed and upcoming book “Malibu Burning,” the Malibu … [Read more...] about Woolsey Fire Art Exhibition at City Hall Unites and Strengthens the City of Malibu
Where We Stand: One Year Later
The 54th Florentine: Florence IP Program Honors Alaina Housley
Photo by Madeleine Carr Oct. 19, 2018, Alaina Housley learned she had been accepted to spend her sophomore year in Florence, Italy. It had been her dream ever since coming to Pepperdine. Nov. 7, 2018, this dream was cut short when Alaina was killed suddenly at the Borderline Shooting. While she may be gone, Alaina’s presence continues to be an important piece of the … [Read more...] about The 54th Florentine: Florence IP Program Honors Alaina Housley
Students Respond to Memorial Events
Photo by Alex Neis | Pepperdine RISE Program hosts the Hope Forward wellness fair with food trucks and tables for art, service projects, psychoeducation, music and spiritual processes.One year after the Borderline Shooting and the Woolsey Fire, Students Affairs planned events to help the community along in the healing process. While some students said they appreciate these … [Read more...] about Students Respond to Memorial Events
Thousand Oaks Continues to Recover From Nov. 7 Tragedy
Photos by Makena Huey and Rowan Toke | The Healing Garden in Thousand Oaks serves as a permanent memorial to honor the victims and survivors of the Borderline Shooting. One year after the Nov. 7, 2018 Borderline Shooting — which resulted in the death of 12 individuals, including first-year Pepperdine student Alaina Housley — the Thousand Oaks community continues to heal. … [Read more...] about Thousand Oaks Continues to Recover From Nov. 7 Tragedy
Woolsey Scars Show Ecological Recovery, Even as Fire Frequency Rises
While fire may be a natural cycle of the Santa Monica Mountains, short-term plant life recovery is not. “If you’re interested in Mediterranean ecosystems, you’re interested in fire,” said Marti Witter, a fire ecologist with the National Park Service. The Santa Monica Mountains are part of California’s natural chaparral environment. Shrubs with large leaves dominate the … [Read more...] about Woolsey Scars Show Ecological Recovery, Even as Fire Frequency Rises
