Editor's note: The Franklin Fire ignited Dec. 9 in Malibu Canyon and quickly spread throughout the city. Pepperdine senior and former Graphic staff photographer Ryan Bough took photos while attached to a CAL FIRE strike team. Photos courtesy of Ryan Bough … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Franklin Fire
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Franklin Fire Scorches Malibu, Pepperdine Hillsides
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
Dana Gioia Inspires the Next Generation of Poets
Poetry is not just a job for Dana Gioia, celebrated poet and literary critic. It is his passion.Gioia served as the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003-2009 and was the California State Poet Laureate in 2015. He now is taking the time to share his wisdom with college students. Jessica Hooten Wilson, professor and chair of Great Books, had Gioia guide her … [Read more...] about Dana Gioia Inspires the Next Generation of Poets
Practice Players are Women’s Basketball Unsung Heroes
The 2023-2024 Pepperdine Women's Basketball season came to an end in the first round of the WCC Championships after a loss to the University of San Diego on March 7. The Waves' ended their season with a 5-25 record.This prompted change for the Waves, who brought in a new head coach, Katie Faulkner who aims to make Pepperdine an elite women's basketball program, according to … [Read more...] about Practice Players are Women’s Basketball Unsung Heroes
Photo Gallery: Women’s Soccer Wins WCC Title Game
Pepperdine Women's Soccer faced off with the University of San Francisco on Nov. 9 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field for their final conference game of the season. Redshirt junior Tabitha LaParl, redshirt sophomore Kyra Murphy and junior Tatum Wynalda scored Pepperdine's three goals on the Waves' 20 shots, according to Pepperdine Athletics.LaParl took the lead early for the Waves … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Women’s Soccer Wins WCC Title Game