Fire damage surrounds a residence in Malibu on Sept. 22. Dead brush and dried vegetation around homes can act as fuel for wildfires, highlighting the importance of clearing Zone Zero areas to protect structures. Photos by Melissa Houston With California wildfires becoming increasingly more dangerous and frequent, a statewide initiative called Zone Zero is pushing homeowners to … [Read more...] about New Malibu Initiative Pushes Residents to Rethink Wildfire Safety
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‘This is What Heaven Sounds Like’: Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Francis Chan Lead the 2025 Worship Summit
Attendees join in worship with United Voice Worship at the 2025 Worship Summit at Alumni Park on Sept. 13. Over 5,000 attended the event, surpassing 2024 attendance. Photos by Melissa Houston Ground shaking, voices lifted, hearts open. Pepperdine hosted its fifth annual Worship Summit Sept. 13. Around 5,500 attendees gathered on Alumni Park to worship alongside … [Read more...] about ‘This is What Heaven Sounds Like’: Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Francis Chan Lead the 2025 Worship Summit
PIT Celebrates 25 Years of Comedy, Community
The spring 2025 PIT troupe poses together after their show April 18. The new fall PIT troupe has their first performance together Oct. 4. Photos courtesy of Reece McDaniel The Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT) is back for another season of laughs. After adding 15 new members, PIT is gearing up for their first show Oct. 4. Through a lively audition process filled with skits, games … [Read more...] about PIT Celebrates 25 Years of Comedy, Community
Opinion: AI is a Symptom of the Educational Problem
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Artificial Intelligence — also known as AI — is everywhere nowadays. Students use it to complete homework assignments, educators use it to generate assignment material and others use it as a therapist. The Swedish Prime … [Read more...] about Opinion: AI is a Symptom of the Educational Problem
Residents of Malibu and Pacific Palisades Reflect on City Response to Devastating Wildfires
The scorched Malibu coastline shows damage after burning in the 27-day Palisades Fire. This part of Pacific Coast Highway was not drivable for over five months. Photo courtesy of Brent Flaaten The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed 16,080 structures, according to The Los Angeles Times. Many of these were homes, which residents said held memories and an attachment that cannot … [Read more...] about Residents of Malibu and Pacific Palisades Reflect on City Response to Devastating Wildfires