Photo courtesy of Instagram Following the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, social media allowed members of the Pepperdine community to share information and cope with tragedy and violence in a variety of ways. In the days following Nov. 7, students and their families, faculty, staff and alumni shared their perspectives on different online platforms. These individuals … [Read more...] about Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Special Publications
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 to CAL FIRE and the LA … [Read more...] about Uncovering the Biology Behind the Woolsey Fire
Alaina, One-Eighth of Us: A Letter from DeBell F Suite
Photos courtesy of Ashley Mowreader Editor's Note: The following was written by the women of DeBell F suite — Haley Brouwer, Pari Cribbins, Lauren Drake, Bridget Johnson, Ashley Mowreader, Zoë Walsh and Alicia Yu Alaina meant a lot. She meant a lot as a Pepperdine student, as a daughter and as a sister. She meant a lot before she was a part of a senseless act of violence, … [Read more...] about Alaina, One-Eighth of Us: A Letter from DeBell F Suite
Students Respond to the 307th Shooting
Photos By Kaelin MendezThe Borderline Bar and Grill mass shooting was the 307th mass shooting in America within the past 311 days — nearly one mass shooting a day for the 2018 calendar year, according to USA Today.Sixteen Pepperdine students were present at the Borderline shooting the night of Nov. 7, and freshman Alaina Housley was killed.Infographic by Channa … [Read more...] about Students Respond to the 307th Shooting
Annabelle Childers Recounts Borderline Shooting
Photo by Araceli CrescencioEditor's Note: The following is a recount from freshman Annabelle Childers, who was at the Borderline shooting.10:15 p.m. - We first arrive at Borderline and walk to the front door. I drove Hattie Pace and Janie Souza, and, as we walked to the door, Janie realized she had forgotten her driver’s license.We headed back to Pepperdine, Janie picked … [Read more...] about Annabelle Childers Recounts Borderline Shooting
