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Students Turn to Various Platforms, Apps During L.A. County Fires

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Red Flag warnings and dangerously high winds created rapidly changing conditions during the recent Franklin and Palisades fires. Due to these fast-changing conditions, students turned to various platforms to stay up to date with information. The Franklin Fire ignited Dec. 9, while students were studying for finals. One month later, the Palisades Fire sparked as students were … [Read more...] about Students Turn to Various Platforms, Apps During L.A. County Fires

President Gash Holds Briefing Regarding the Palisades Fire

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President Jim Gash hosted a President’s Briefing Jan. 13 regarding the Palisades Fire. In which, he said gas has been restored to campus and he expects to resume in-person classes Jan. 21. Gash said Pepperdine decided to resume in-person classes Jan. 21 because of the value of an in-person education and students being together amid tragedy. Despite this, Gash said he and … [Read more...] about President Gash Holds Briefing Regarding the Palisades Fire

Franklin Fire Scorches Malibu, Pepperdine Hillsides

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Firefighters are continuing to fight the Franklin Fire, which ignited Dec. 9 around 11 p.m. in Malibu Canyon, south of Piuma Road.Malibu was under a red flag warning at the time the fire ignited, with high Santa Ana winds and low humidity.Monday, Dec. 9: Late NightShortly after the fire started, Pepperdine lost power. At the time of the power outage, the Franklin Fire had … [Read more...] about Franklin Fire Scorches Malibu, Pepperdine Hillsides

Election Law Expert Richard Hasen Speaks on Election Law Issues

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Editor's Note: This article was written before the finalization of the election results, which declared Donald Trump the winner. In his discussion, Richard Hasen discussed the possibility of a close race and potential outcomes/litigation if the 2024 election were to be tightly contested. Pepperdine Caruso School of Law continued the monthly Dean Speaker Series on Oct. 30, with … [Read more...] about Election Law Expert Richard Hasen Speaks on Election Law Issues