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
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When it Rains Los Angeles is Floored
Graphic by Nate Barton I have friends from across the United States who enjoy the rain. They make a cup of their favorite coffee or tea, put on a cozy sweater and blanket and then sit on a covered porch and enjoy the atmosphere. They’ve created a wonderful memory of the rain that will last them a lifetime. Being from Los Angeles, this is not my experience at all. It's … [Read more...] about When it Rains Los Angeles is Floored
Plaza Fountain Turns On After University Decision
Photo by Terra Atwood The fountain in Joslyn Plaza is back on, as of Feb. 14, after being shut off for the past three years. Pepperdine shut down all 12 recirculating water features and fountains in 2014 to conserve water in an effort against the drought. Since then, the fountains at Heroes Garden, and now Joslyn Plaza, have been turned back on. Junior Andrew Lozano … [Read more...] about Plaza Fountain Turns On After University Decision
Arborists Deem Coral Tree ‘a Risk’
Photos by Zach Le Pepperdine's Department of Facilities Services removed the tree near the Sandbar from the campus over winter break. According to Director of Facilities Services Carly Mischke, the Department removed the large tree near the Sandbar after arborists informed Mischke that the tree was unhealthy. The coral tree was one of many trees Facilities Services … [Read more...] about Arborists Deem Coral Tree ‘a Risk’
Drought Exacerbates Wildfire Concerns
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine GraphicA brush fire was contained Sunday at 3000 Rambla Pacifico in Malibu, according to Inspector David Dantic of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Personnel were dispatched at 4:37 p.m. to reports of a brush fire and arrived on the scene at 4:42 p.m. The report noted the incident as a small fire going uphill. The fire was located on one acre of … [Read more...] about Drought Exacerbates Wildfire Concerns
