Technological changes are taking place on a backdrop of on-campus housing at maximum capacity. There are more than 2,200 students on campus, and housing is operating at 105 percent of its designed capacity, according to HRL. “There was more demand than we have space for. We have had the largest freshman class two years in a row, and we may have to restrict juniors and seniors … [Read more...] about Housing office updates tech and security
Malibu
Fire season looms
Photo by Marisa Padilla With two fires in the past week, the Malibu area is fast approaching fire season. A small fire burned the Malibu Pier Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Officers on the scene speculated that a cigarette fell between the cracks and ignited the wood underneath. This is the fourth time this year the pier has caught fire. “It’s another small fire on the West side of … [Read more...] about Fire season looms
Pepperdine mourns Grant Adamson death
Photo Courtesy of The Malibu Times In 1968, the Adamson family donated the land on which stands Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus. Today, the Adamson name remains recognizable in Malibu and Pepperdine, and the death of Grant Adamson has shaken the community. Tragedy strikes Grant, a founding member of the University’s Crest Board, was killed in a hot air balloon crash on … [Read more...] about Pepperdine mourns Grant Adamson death
Power outage sweeps campus and parts of Malibu
Updated at 8:05 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2013: The Housing Office Sent the following email around 7 p.m.: Dear Residents, Southern California Edison, our electricity provider, is on campus making repairs to fix the problem that caused the power outage earlier today. In order to complete the necessary repairs, sometime between midnight and 5 a.m., the power will be shut … [Read more...] about Power outage sweeps campus and parts of Malibu
Pepperdine student involved in car accident
Updated 6:04 pm (Oct. 25th 2012) One student who saw the accident who wishes to remain anonymous said, “It was a bit spooky to see the cloud of dust lift and she was standing outside the car — obviously shaken. We assured Amanda that she had no cuts on her face and that her teeth were fine … I did notice she had been cut on her back.” The eyewitness saw Jamieson’s car flip … [Read more...] about Pepperdine student involved in car accident