Photo Courtesy of Tyler Umans Earlier today, two fires started in Ventura County and are spreading southwest towards Calabasas. Residential areas, communities and college campuses began to evacuate in response to the fires. The Santa Rosa Hills Fire ignited around 2 p.m. and burned through 10,000 acres in less than two hours, according to an article by the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Ventura County Wildfires Spreads Southwest
Please Wear Shoes On Campus
Sometimes the best way to unwind is to kick those shoes off and relax after a long day. It is a liberating feeling to release feet from the stiff confines off their shoe prisons and rest them on the nearest couch, table, chair or desk. While no one would object to lounging around the house barefoot, some may strongly object to walking around barefoot in public.While some … [Read more...] about Please Wear Shoes On Campus
Staff Editorial: What Does it Mean to be an Alumni?
Art by Caitlin Roark As students at Pepperdine, we hear a lot about the alumni. They are a central target of the annual Give2Pepp movement, they bustle around in their designated T-shirts during Step Forward Day, and they even sit in the Caf during Waves Weekend. Along with the occasional celebrities to set foot on campus, Pepperdine also has some star-studded alumni as … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: What Does it Mean to be an Alumni?
Just Smile
For college students who are generally overcommitted individuals, sometimes it can feel like every day is a fight to stay afloat. Some students may forget that their peers are struggling to float or flat-out sinking. It takes little-to-no effort to show a little kindness to fellow students, and small gestures can turn around another person's day. It is no secret that … [Read more...] about Just Smile
Step Forward Day Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine students helped the Volunteer Center celebrate the 30th anniversary of both the office and Step Forward Day with old and new service projects Saturday, Sept. 8. Step Forward Day is an annual event where Pepperdine students volunteer with organizations in Malibu, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Step Forward Day was the first event out of the … [Read more...] about Step Forward Day Celebrates 30 Years of Service
