Photo courtesy of Buddy KennedyThe week of Nov. 5 was catastrophic. Even this word does not fully encapsulate what transpired or how the Pepperdine community has wrestled with the tragedies it has endured. Before students, faculty, staff and all of the Pepperdine community could fully process the aftermath of the Borderline shooting and the loss of freshman Alaina Housley, … [Read more...] about Misinformation Plagues Pepperdine After Fire
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Pepperdine Shelter-In-Place Policy Raises Questions
The Woolsey Fire burned 96,949 acres, destroyed approximately 1500 structures, and became one of the most destructive and costliest fires in Southern California. However, as many communities were evacuated, students at Pepperdine University sheltered-in-place on campus, an action that drew a lot of criticism to the university's fire response. The entire city of Malibu was … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Shelter-In-Place Policy Raises Questions
Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Photo courtesy of Instagram Following the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, social media allowed members of the Pepperdine community to share information and cope with tragedy and violence in a variety of ways. In the days following Nov. 7, students and their families, faculty, staff and alumni shared their perspectives on different online platforms. These individuals … [Read more...] about Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Alaina, One-Eighth of Us: A Letter from DeBell F Suite
Photos courtesy of Ashley Mowreader Editor's Note: The following was written by the women of DeBell F suite — Haley Brouwer, Pari Cribbins, Lauren Drake, Bridget Johnson, Ashley Mowreader, Zoë Walsh and Alicia Yu Alaina meant a lot. She meant a lot as a Pepperdine student, as a daughter and as a sister. She meant a lot before she was a part of a senseless act of violence, “the … [Read more...] about Alaina, One-Eighth of Us: A Letter from DeBell F Suite
Annabelle Childers Recounts Borderline Shooting
Photo by Araceli Crescencio Editor's Note: The following is a recount from freshman Annabelle Childers, who was at the Borderline shooting. 10:15 p.m. - We first arrive at Borderline and walk to the front door. I drove Hattie Pace and Janie Souza, and, as we walked to the door, Janie realized she had forgotten her driver’s license. We headed back to Pepperdine, Janie … [Read more...] about Annabelle Childers Recounts Borderline Shooting