Sophomore Samantha Conant searches for an open charging spot on campus for her electric vehicle. With the limited electric vehicle spaces, Conant said she sometimes has to look off-campus. Photos by Louise BrickmanOver the next decade, the number of electric cars in the state of California will grow exponentially, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's website. The state banned the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Prepares to Power More Chargers
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Opinion: Find Gratitude Without a Car
Art by HeeJoo RohAs a car-less student at Pepperdine, it can feel like I am stuck on campus. If you are facing a similar situation, don’t give up hope yet — I've found there are many benefits to living on campus without owning a vehicle.As I navigate my first semester at Pepperdine, I’ve found countless opportunities to build relationships, tap into on-campus … [Read more...] about Opinion: Find Gratitude Without a Car
Introducing Virtual Parking Permits to Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus
Cars parked in the George Page Lot on Aug. 16. Previously, DPS identified cars using printed parking stickers and now will identify them by their license plates. Photo by Lucian Himes Pepperdine is introducing virtual parking permits starting in August 2022. As cars enter and park on campus, license plate recognition (LPR) cameras will scan license plates, according to the … [Read more...] about Introducing Virtual Parking Permits to Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus
Center for Sustainability Plans to Install New Electric Charging Stations
A car sits plugged into the new free Electric Vehicle charging stations that stand at the edge of the Drescher Graduate Campus. The initiative, led by the Center for Sustainability, will culminate in the installation of 10 charging stations at Drescher. The Center for Sustainability is responding to requests for electric charging stations by installing 10 at the Drescher … [Read more...] about Center for Sustainability Plans to Install New Electric Charging Stations
Keyless Entry: From Convenience to Criminal Magnet
Photos by Rachel Ettlinger Car break-ins have surged in Malibu, but in Santa Monica, the city is facing more than the typical smash-and-dash break-in scenario. Thieves are now using universal or booster keyless entry remotes to gain access to unattended vehicles. If a car's engine doesn't have a turn-key start, then it has a push-to-start keyless entry system. Burglars … [Read more...] about Keyless Entry: From Convenience to Criminal Magnet
