Photo courtesy of Thomas Ryan Malibu residents spent sleepless, anxiety-ridden nights fighting the Woolsey Fire after refusing to evacuate. As the Woolsey Fire approached Malibu on Nov. 9, residents debated whether to stay and protect their homes or to follow evacuation orders. A mandatory evacuation order was issued at 7 a.m., for Malibu but people stayed to protect their … [Read more...] about Meet The Malibu Residents Who Stayed to Fight Woolsey Fire
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Jumpstart Takes a Hop Back After Woolsey Fire and LA Teacher Strike
Photos Courtesy of JumpstartWith over a month of missed class time, Pepperdine Jumpstart members face major disruptions in the program."It's been kind of a lot," freshman Lauren Kula said. "November happened, so because of the fires and everything, we didn't have Jumpstart for basically a month. And now with the LA teacher strike, it's pushing our curriculum back even … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Takes a Hop Back After Woolsey Fire and LA Teacher Strike
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
Woolsey Marks the Newsest Fire to Approach Pepperdine
Photos Courtesy of Courtenay Stallings "No one will ever forget," President Andrew K. Benton said regarding the recent tragedies the community faced. Regarding the wildfire, Benton said Woolsey is "[a]rguably one of the worst wildfires in Malibu." The Woolsey Fire will forever go down in history as among the largest fires the LA County has seen in 100 years, Los Angeles County … [Read more...] about Woolsey Marks the Newsest Fire to Approach Pepperdine
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