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New Malibu Initiative Pushes Residents to Rethink Wildfire Safety

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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

Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Make Contraception More Accessible

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In a particularly challenging socio-political and cultural context surrounding reproductive rights in the United States and the globe, it is important to address the contraception issue at Pepperdine and advocate for … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Make Contraception More Accessible

Staff Editorial: Vote Locally to Influence Important PCH Change

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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 As college students, we oftentimes hear about the world around us and all the problems it possesses. We constantly hear about unsolved … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Vote Locally to Influence Important PCH Change

‘It’s Not Dangerous’: Tourists in Malibu Don’t Understand the Dangers of PCH

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The drive from Santa Monica into Malibu may be one of the most beautiful drives in the country — with a scenic view of the Pacific Ocean on one side and celebrities' houses on the other. Tourists said they come to Malibu just to say they’ve driven along PCH, but they might not understand the dangers of PCH while taking in its beauty. PCH has had 60 lives lost since … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Not Dangerous’: Tourists in Malibu Don’t Understand the Dangers of PCH