Photo by Araceli CresencioImmediately after losing freshman Alaina Housley in the Borderline Shooting, the Woolsey Fire neared the Malibu campus. Resident Advisors (RAs) were greatly affected, as they needed to care for themselves and their residents during this overwhelming time.While November was a trying time for many, the experience was decidedly different for employees of … [Read more...] about HRL Finds a Silver Lining Amidst Tragedy
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Staff Editorial: Is #CaliforniaStrong Pepperdine Strong?
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?
Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Videos by Emily Tencer and Theresa de los Santos After three consecutive storms swept through Southern California, the Pepperdine community can now look forward to seeing clearer skies in the coming days as no rain is expected Friday or this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Although the university remained open, the heavy rainfall – which lasted from … [Read more...] about Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Celebrities rally behind CA’s recent tragedies
Photos by Erica Martinez In response to the recent Camp Fire, Woolsey Fire and Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, the #CaliforniaStrong foundation hosted a celebrity softball game Sunday at Pepperdine's Eddy D. Field Baseball Stadium. The California Strong movement exceeded their goals, raising $1.4 million and are continuing to take donations for years to … [Read more...] about Celebrities rally behind CA’s recent tragedies
HRL Addresses Student Displacement
After the Woolsey Fire damaged and destroyed countless Malibu homes on Nov. 8, many Pepperdine students lost their off-campus housing and were forced to turn to Pepperdine Housing and Resident Life for help. "I was not expecting anything to happen to the house," senior Steve Kerr said about his off-campus house in a phone interview. Even though many off-campus students … [Read more...] about HRL Addresses Student Displacement