Art by Sybil ZhangNatural disasters can turn an otherwise normal day into a test of survival. The devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, wildfires still burning in La Tuna, and fires recently extinguished in Malibu highlight the importance of being prepared for emergency situations. Students — especially commuter students — need to make sure they are … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Be Prepared
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Meeting Informs Students about Mountain Lions
Photo by Bryce HanamotoRebecca Barboza, Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist, provided students, faculty and staff with more contextual information regarding mountain lions during a session on Feb. 10 in the Fireside Room in response to the recent multitude of mountain lion sightings. Barboza spoke at the session about traits of mountain lions and how to identify and … [Read more...] about Meeting Informs Students about Mountain Lions
From Our Feed: Mountain Lion Sightings on Malibu Campus
Editor’s Note: “From our feed” is a new feature through which developing stories covered on our social media accounts are featured on our website. These will be updated, but the most recent information can always be found on our social media. Public Safety has asked people on the Malibu campus not to "hike, bike or jog alone, especially from dusk until dawn" due to … [Read more...] about From Our Feed: Mountain Lion Sightings on Malibu Campus
New Security Service Offers Safer Abroad Travel
Graphic File Photo International SOS, a global security service, will now provide its medical, safety and emergency services to all Pepperdine community members traveling abroad beginning in November. This new provider will offer its services to Pepperdine travelers, including students, faculty, staff and graduate students. International SOS will offer several new safety … [Read more...] about New Security Service Offers Safer Abroad Travel
THE ‘INVISIBLES’: The Tale Of The Silenced Farmworkers Who Put Food On The Nation’s Table But Can’t Find A Decent Place To Live – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photo by Daniel Caso Tomas Amezcua and Concepcion Santa Rosa were crossing El Cerro, the border, on their way from Mexico to the United States. Concepcion had done this once already, but this time, she was three months pregnant. She and her husband wanted the baby growing in her womb to be born in the U.S. They hoped to find work and give their child an opportunity for a … [Read more...] about THE ‘INVISIBLES’: The Tale Of The Silenced Farmworkers Who Put Food On The Nation’s Table But Can’t Find A Decent Place To Live – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
