Photo by Monika Haskell All students living in suite-style residence houses received an email memorandum from Housing and Residence Life on Oct. 3, notifying them of the presence of encapsulated asbestos in the acoustical ceiling material of the residence halls. The memo stated that undisturbed asbestos-containing materials do not put residents at risk, but health risks … [Read more...] about Asbestos: HRL Fails to Notify Residents for Past Two Years
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Toxin Concerns Rise
Photo by Gretchen Andsager The Malibu City Council is hoping to get all schools in Malibu tested for environmental toxins, addressing toxin concerns at their bi-monthly meeting on Sept. 8. “When children are in their classrooms, they should be worried about their education. That should be their focus,” Malibu Mayor Skylar Peak said in a phone interview. Students, … [Read more...] about Toxin Concerns Rise
Clothes for a Cause: Malibu’s Pop-Up Night of Fashion
Photos by Kristin Vartan Clothes for a cost? More like clothes for a cause! Morgane Le Fay, John Varvatos, I.C.O.N., and Stop Cancer teamed up to make the fight against cancer the star of their runway at Malibu’s Pop-Up Night of Fashion. On Thursday, Sept. 4, a fashion show was held in Malibu Country Mart, featuring looks by the famous fashion house, Morgane Le Fay and … [Read more...] about Clothes for a Cause: Malibu’s Pop-Up Night of Fashion
‘T’ is for Toxin
Photo by Benjamin Keoseyan It has been three years since Malibu High has tested for mold and toxins, and some are starting to notice the buildup of residuum. After several faculty members of Malibu High School reported health concerns, classrooms 1, 2, 3, 10, 14 and the costume storage room (room 17) were investigated for potential mold growth Sept. 20 and Oct. 4. “I wasn’t … [Read more...] about ‘T’ is for Toxin
Do cell phones really cause cancer?
Art by Sacha Irick It’s our generation’s greatest addiction. The cell phone epidemic has infected many home, school and work environments, and our dependency is developing as early as elementary school. Technology, such as smartphones, allows access to the wide world of information and enables constant communication. However, there are many detriments to the digital age, and … [Read more...] about Do cell phones really cause cancer?
