Art by Caitlin Roark Following the tragedies that came to define the month of November for Pepperdine and its neighboring communities, those affected are relying on one another for comfort and hope for revival. Charitable events such as #CaliforniaStrong seemed to offer the beginning steps of healing, yet Pepperdine students were left with a sense of isolation from the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Is #CaliforniaStrong Pepperdine Strong?
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‘Where is God in All of This?’: A Letter from Chaplain Sara Barton
Art by Caitlin RoarkEditor's Note: The following was written by University Chaplain Sara Barton in theweek following both the Borderline shooting and the Woolsey fire. By Sara Barton, University ChaplainNovember 13, 2018I sit on Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus as the Santa Ana winds relentlessly pound us for yet another day. This is day six since a man with a gun … [Read more...] about ‘Where is God in All of This?’: A Letter from Chaplain Sara Barton
Student Journalists Discuss Reporting on Tragedies
Photos by Araceli Crescencio It was right before midnight Wednesday, Nov. 7, when we got the text that catapulted us into the next 48 hours. "BREAKING: shooting at Borderline in Thousand Oaks around 30 minutes ago" Shortly after, we met in the newsroom, along with another reporter, Kayiu Wong, and one of our advisers, Elizabeth Smith. We split into two groups, one … [Read more...] about Student Journalists Discuss Reporting on Tragedies
Pepperdine Athletics Adapt and Respond to Woolsey Fire
Photo courtesy of @MrMWS44 on Twitter The physical and emotional aftermath of the Borderline Shooting and the Woolsey Fire affected all aspects of Pepperdine life, including the various athletic teams. The threat of the fire on the Malibu campus and the resulting smoke gave fall and winter sports teams no choice but to reschedule, relocate or cancel games and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Adapt and Respond to Woolsey Fire
Pepperdine Professors Perform Acts of Kindness in Response to the Shooting and Fires
Photos by Kaelin MendezCountless professors have reached out to students following both the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, which resulted in the death of freshman Alaina Housley, and the Woolsey fire, which resulted in the destruction of several students’ homes. These professors offered students everything from their homes to their hearts.“This is the greatest … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Professors Perform Acts of Kindness in Response to the Shooting and Fires