Fraser Michael Bohm (farthest back), Attorney Jacqueline Sparagna and Deputy District Attorney Nathan Bartos (right) sit in the Van Nuys Courthouse at the April 9 pre-trial hearing. Superior Court Judge Thomas Rubinson did not set a trial date at the hearing. Photo by Amanda Monahan Editor’s Note: This reporting is part of the Graphic’s ongoing coverage of the Oct. 2023 PCH … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Wait Continues for Fraser Michael Bohm Trial
Bridget Thompson
Keeping ‘Our Girls’ Light Alive on Campus
The base of Niamh Rolston's lantern covered in flowers Oct. 17. Alumna Bridget Thompson (’24) said Niamh was a ray of sunshine. Photo by Haylie RossEditor’s Note: The Graphic chose to refer to Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston and Peyton Stewart as girls. While they all were over the age of 18, the Graphic chose to use the term girls because “our … [Read more...] about Keeping ‘Our Girls’ Light Alive on Campus
Press Conference Honors ‘Our Four Girls’ Second Anniversary and Reports on PCH Safety Improvements
Alumna Bridget Thompson ('24) starts off the press conference at the Ghost Tire Memorial on Oct. 17 by sharing heartfelt remarks about her late best friends and roommates. Thompson introduced each speaker throughout the conference. Photos by Haylie RossSpeed cameras, roundabouts and an increase of citations on Pacific Coast Highway are all a result of the advocacy that followed … [Read more...] about Press Conference Honors ‘Our Four Girls’ Second Anniversary and Reports on PCH Safety Improvements
Two Years Later: Malibu Honors ‘Our Four Girls’
Alpha Phi member Sofia Preston places flowers on Deslyn Williams' tire Oct. 17. Preston said she felt honored to be at a ceremony to remember our four girls. Photos by Haylie Ross Editor’s Note: The Graphic chose to refer to Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston and Peyton Stewart as girls. While they all were over the age of 18, the Graphic chose to use the term girls … [Read more...] about Two Years Later: Malibu Honors ‘Our Four Girls’
Bridget Thompson Reflects on a Year Without Her 4 Best Friends
Editor's note: Bridget Thompson was a sorority sister and close friend of the four Pepperdine students who lost their lives in the Oct. 17, 2023 PCH crash. Since then, Thompson has been an advocate for increased PCH safety measures. The Graphic invited her to contribute the following piece. It’s been a year without you and my heart still feels just as empty. The day I … [Read more...] about Bridget Thompson Reflects on a Year Without Her 4 Best Friends