Photo and infographic by Alexander HayesSafety on and off campus is now at your fingertips. Pepperdine launched the LiveSafe app, a free safety app that is available to all Pepperdine students, faculty, staff and visitors, on Feb. 3 at the first Step Up Convocation. Melissa Oakes, director of Insurance and Risk Management, said that the dual launch was a “natural … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Launches LiveSafe App
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Police Standoff Ends in Malibu, Suspect in Custody
Photo Courtesy of Phil Riola A man wanted for attempted kidnapping, shooting and leading officers on a police chase was arrested around 9 p.m. in Malibu on Wednesday. The suspect led officers on a high-speed pursuit beginning in Chatsworth. He was wanted for attempted kidnapping and shooting an officer from an unidentified agency in the San Fernando Valley earlier in the … [Read more...] about Police Standoff Ends in Malibu, Suspect in Custody
‘T’ is for Toxin
Photo by Benjamin Keoseyan It has been three years since Malibu High has tested for mold and toxins, and some are starting to notice the buildup of residuum. After several faculty members of Malibu High School reported health concerns, classrooms 1, 2, 3, 10, 14 and the costume storage room (room 17) were investigated for potential mold growth Sept. 20 and Oct. 4. “I wasn’t … [Read more...] about ‘T’ is for Toxin
DPS officers are actually real people
I hesitate to share my inside experiences with the Department of Public Safety, for fear that the Pepperdine community will be shaken by the truth. You see, Pepperdine students, faculty and staff all have one uniting strand: When all else fails, everyone can agree to hate DPS. They give you parking tickets, they pull you over, they wear funny uniforms, and they come to your … [Read more...] about DPS officers are actually real people
Man sends threatening materials to staff member
Photos Courtesy of DPS The Department of Public Safety emailed a “Crime Prevention Notice” on Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. urging the Pepperdine community to call 911 if they come into contact with Desmond Temmer. The 47-year old white man sent “obscene and concerning materials” to a University staff member, according to the notice. Temmer is described as having brown eyes and brown … [Read more...] about Man sends threatening materials to staff member