Nearly three months after the Franklin Fire and Palisades Fire scorched Pepperdine’s and Malibu’s hillsides, plants are sprouting on the once charred land. Depending on the type of vegetation, revival can take anywhere from months to decades, Restoration Ecologist Joey Algiers said. However, perfect conditions are needed to see complete regrowth. “It’s a rugged, natural … [Read more...] about Flourishing After Fire: Sprouts Return to Malibu Hillsides
News
Good News: ‘Slow Down, You’re Doing Fine’
Senior year is a time filled with joy, excitement and anticipation.Senior year also comes with an extreme amount of pressure. Seniors are all too familiar with questions about next steps and what they’re doing after graduation. I have fallen victim to these questions, and the feeling of impending doom when I do not have the answers yet. However, when I start to feel … [Read more...] about Good News: ‘Slow Down, You’re Doing Fine’
The Beauty and Danger of Being a Student in Malibu
The natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains surrounds students as they walk around campus.The Pacific Coast Highway, which has caused the Pepperdine community tremendous grief, and the burn scar of the Franklin Fire surrounds students as they walk around campus.This beautiful and dangerous location has been the source of fear for students recently, … [Read more...] about The Beauty and Danger of Being a Student in Malibu
The President’s Speaker Series Welcomes Barbara Barrett
The President's Speaker Series invited Barbara Barrett to open the first event of the semester. The President's Speaker Series welcomes highly regarded scholars and leaders who represent various points of view to speak on important topics in today's world, according to Pepperdine University's website. Recent speakers have included Rick Caruso, Liz Truss and Palmer Luckey. … [Read more...] about The President’s Speaker Series Welcomes Barbara Barrett
SGA Votes on Amendments to Constitution
On March 19, the voting senators, the presidents and senators from each class in the Student Government Association (SGA), discussed each article of the Constitution proposed by General Judicial Director Stephen Weinstock. The senators had discussions after each section in the Constitution and will vote on the supremacy clause in Article One at the end. The supremacy clause … [Read more...] about SGA Votes on Amendments to Constitution
