Photo courtesy of Pepperdine GraphicA brush fire was contained Sunday at 3000 Rambla Pacifico in Malibu, according to Inspector David Dantic of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Personnel were dispatched at 4:37 p.m. to reports of a brush fire and arrived on the scene at 4:42 p.m. The report noted the incident as a small fire going uphill. The fire was located on one acre of … [Read more...] about Drought Exacerbates Wildfire Concerns
Rachel Littauer
Live in the Gray
This week in class, my communication professor asked the question, “Is media a product of culture, or is culture a product of media?” Hands shot up left and right as students with well-formed opinions debated each side of the argument back and forth. Watching this debate, I wondered if matters are actually that simple. Why do so many questions of life have to have … [Read more...] about Live in the Gray
Pepp Students Take Another Step Forward
Alarms rang before 7 a.m. Saturday morning as students prepared to participate in Pepperdine’s annual Step Forward Day. Volunteers flooded the Smothers Theatre parking lot, where they checked in with their respective groups for a day of volunteering across LA and Ventura Counties. This year, 1,350 volunteers signed up, forming 85 groups that went to serve 67 … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Take Another Step Forward
Part II: PCH Begs for Improvement
Photo by Alec McPike Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series examining safety issues on PCH. PCH is a hotbed for treacherous driving conditions, making it only fitting that the Malibu City Council and local officials are presenting a number of possible improvements for the safety of the community. According to the PCH Safety Study report, funding for the … [Read more...] about Part II: PCH Begs for Improvement
Part I: Heavy Traffic Slams PCH Commuters
Photo by Julia Naman This past Sunday, Aug. 23, a cyclist was struck by a vehicle and died crossing Pacific Coast Highway near Zuma Beach, the latest of five fatalities and more than a dozen crashes on PCH. Pacific Coast Highway, otherwise known as PCH, is known for its beautiful coastline and breathtaking views, but can also pose life-threatening dangers for all of its users. … [Read more...] about Part I: Heavy Traffic Slams PCH Commuters
