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Pepperdine Athletics Adapt and Respond to Woolsey Fire

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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

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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

Abroad Students React to Borderline Shooting and Woolsey Fire

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Art by Madeline DuvallWhen I first heard about the Borderline shooting, I was at a cafe in Morocco. It was 10 a.m.I immediately tried to get in contact with my friends in Malibu, but they were not answering due to the nine-hour time difference.Not knowing whether my friends were safe was one of the scariest feelings I’ve ever encountered.The next day, when news broke out … [Read more...] about Abroad Students React to Borderline Shooting and Woolsey Fire

Social Media Spreads Misinformation During The Woolsey Fire

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Photos Courtesy of Twitter Social media played a key component in the spread of misinformation the night of Friday, Nov. 9, as the Woolsey Fire grew in close proximity to Pepperdine's Malibu campus. The shared false claims of the fire arose from a lack of communication and misunderstandings. It caused confusion and heightened worry among students both on and off campus and … [Read more...] about Social Media Spreads Misinformation During The Woolsey Fire

Uncovering the Biology Behind the Woolsey Fire

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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