Art by Madeline DuvallInternational praise for nurses, doctors, first responders, truck drivers and grocery store workers continue as the coronavirus pandemic roars on.For many, this is the first time their work is acknowledged as essential for others, a stark reminder that their job is to risk their own life to try to save a stranger’s.But as this recognition gains … [Read more...] about Thank Us For Our Service Every Day
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Administration Makes Moves After Statewide ‘Stay at Home’ Order
Photo by Kayiu Wong A little over a week after Pepperdine announced its move to online classes due to coronavirus concerns, administrators are thinning down the number of students allowed on campus. On Friday afternoon, the Pepperdine Public Relations Office sent an email to students, faculty and staff outlining changes to the university's campus policies, including the … [Read more...] about Administration Makes Moves After Statewide ‘Stay at Home’ Order
100-Day Challenge to Address Homelessness in Malibu
Video by Brianna Willis. Package originally aired on the Feb. 11 edition of NewsWaves 32 In 2019, the homeless population in Los Angeles County increased 12% from 2018, raising the number of homeless people to 59,000. Now a part of Los Angeles County, the City of Malibu is applying for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s initiative to address homelessness in Malibu. At the Malibu City … [Read more...] about 100-Day Challenge to Address Homelessness in Malibu
Pay (Some) Collegiate Athletes
The California State Senate unanimously passed a recent bill known as the “Fair Pay to Play Act.” The bill is now on the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom.The bill does not force universities to pay student-athletes, but it does allow student-athletes to hire agents and to profit off their own names, images and likenesses. The National Collegiate Athletic Association … [Read more...] about Pay (Some) Collegiate Athletes
WOOLSEY FIRE SPREADS THROUGH MALIBU
Infographic by Maria Valente The Woolsey Fire has burned hundreds of structures and remains zero percent contained. Malibu is under a mandatory evacuation order and Pepperdine is sheltering in place. Here is a timeline of how the timeline has unfolded: The Woolsey fire broke out Thursday afternoon south of Simi Valley After 5 a.m. the fire jumped the south … [Read more...] about WOOLSEY FIRE SPREADS THROUGH MALIBU
