As the City of Malibu continues to clear roads of debris and the possibility of more mudslides remains, Pepperdine’s Malibu campus is expected to hold in-person classes Feb. 22, Emergency Services wrote in a Feb. 21 email to the community.The email was sent out at 4 p.m. Wednesday, while two major roads leading to campus were closed. The roads remain closed. Malibu Canyon … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Reopens Despite Dangerous Road Conditions
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LA County and Pepperdine Prepare for Rainstorms
Photos Courtesy of Carlie OttRainstorms are back, but many students may not understand the risk of flooding, mudslides and falling rocks that comes with the rain."I don't think a lot of people are that concerned," sophomore Morris Chen said about potential mudslides. "Unlike the fire, it's not like you can see it ... it doesn't happen until it happens, and when it happens, it's … [Read more...] about LA County and Pepperdine Prepare for Rainstorms
Pepperdine Clarifies Approach to Inclement Weather
Photos by Karl Winter The possibility of rock and mudslides during winter rainstorms, escalated by the Woolsey Fire, has made safety around the Malibu campus more concerning and increased speculation about Pepperdine’s decision-making process during severe weather. Pepperdine Provost Rick Marrs said on days in which Malibu is threatened by rain, mudslides or … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Clarifies Approach to Inclement Weather
Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Videos by Emily Tencer and Theresa de los Santos After three consecutive storms swept through Southern California, the Pepperdine community can now look forward to seeing clearer skies in the coming days as no rain is expected Friday or this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Although the university remained open, the heavy rainfall – which lasted from … [Read more...] about Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Staff Editorial: Be Informed and Well-Aware During Emergencies
Art by Sybil ZhangPepperdine's four-day over-extended weekend has come and gone, and by now students and faculty have suffered through their postponed quizzes, homework and 8 a.m. call times. But at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20 and all day Monday, Jan. 23, Pepperdine administrators canceled classes due to severe weather and numerous road closures, hindering the ability … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Be Informed and Well-Aware During Emergencies
