The smoke clears, the ash settles and the light emerges once again. In recent years, the Pepperdine community has come together in times of loss and devastation, senior Helena Mekuanint said. The past month hosted a number of wildfires, threatening structures across Southern California. “Honestly, being a senior at Pepperdine right now, every year there’s been something … [Read more...] about ‘We Go Through This as a Whole’: Students Find Community in Devastation
Palisades Fire
LikeAFriendSaid: Instagram Account Gives Platform to Malibu Businesses
Malibu is home to a variety of shopping centers and retail establishments, many of which are owned by local vendors. The Instagram account LikeAFriendSaid (LAFS) gives local small businesses in Malibu a platform to grow.Pepperdine alumna Sabrina Canario ('20) started the blog-style account a mere seven months ago, and with its growing success, her purpose for the account stays … [Read more...] about LikeAFriendSaid: Instagram Account Gives Platform to Malibu Businesses
Staff Editorial: Lean on Community in Times of Tragedy
Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. To say the Pepperdine community has been through a lot in the past month and half would be an understatement. Instead of studying for … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Lean on Community in Times of Tragedy
Letter from the Editor
Pepperdine is no stranger to fire. In November, the Broad Fire ignited across from campus. One week later, a small brush fire burned on campus near The Mountain construction site.On Dec. 9, as we prepared to wrap up the semester, the Franklin Fire erupted in Malibu Canyon. Pepperdine students endured smoke and flames throughout the night and into the next day.Some students … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor
Local Animal Care Facilities Share Their Efforts During L.A. County Wildfires
Animals across California are experiencing a crisis due to the recent L.A. County wildfires, but organizations like Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue and L.A. County Animal Care & Control are working to ensure they get the help they need.Jackie Mullaney arrived at the office of Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue in the Palisades the morning of Jan. 7. The smoke was already visible and planes … [Read more...] about Local Animal Care Facilities Share Their Efforts During L.A. County Wildfires