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Pepperdine Students Reflect on Fire Response

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When the Franklin and Palisades wildfires swept through Malibu, Pepperdine University was caught in the crossfire, and students found themselves sheltering in place as flames closed in. Now, months later, some students are grappling with the question: Do they feel safer, or has the experience heightened their concerns? While some said they found reassurance in the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Reflect on Fire Response

Malibu Urges Residents to Prepare for Earthquakes

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A sign indicates the tsunami evacuation route out of Malibu through Malibu Canyon Road on Feb. 23. The University recommends students find safety at least 100 feet above sea level in the event of a tsunami. Photos by Millie AuchardThe Earth rumbles. Picture frames fall from the walls and shatter into glittery shards on the carpeted floor. An earthquake has struck, and it's time … [Read more...] about Malibu Urges Residents to Prepare for Earthquakes

Office of Risk Management Plans Ahead for Upcoming Disaster Concerns

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Helicopters dropped water on the Sweetwater Fire. Photo by Milan Loiacono.Situated on the San Andreas fault line and in a high-risk fire zone, Pepperdine is prone to natural disasters. The university’s Office of Insurance and Risk Management continually refines its plan in the case one of these natural disasters were to affect Pepperdine.The Woolsey Fire burned almost … [Read more...] about Office of Risk Management Plans Ahead for Upcoming Disaster Concerns

Staff Editorial: Prepare for the Unexpected

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Art by Peau Porotesano The Las Vegas shooting affected communities across the nation, including the Pepperdine student body. The University provided a prayer gathering after the shooting, but it is also important to know how to respond in these unpredictable situations. While it is impossible to know when and where these attacks will occur, Pepperdine's Emergency … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Prepare for the Unexpected

Staff Editorial: Stay Safe, But Don’t Stay At Home

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isArt by Sybil Zhang Pepperdine prides itself on incredible International Programs, and many students consider it the highlight of their academic careers. But with terrorist attacks like the one in Parsons Green Tube station in London on Sept. 15, there is mounting concern over student safety while abroad. These kind of events are a reality and students should prepare … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Stay Safe, But Don’t Stay At Home