Editor's note: Running through all 21 miles of Malibu, PCH is a backdrop to daily life and community tragedy. We chose to name this series, "PCH: A Perfect Storm" to encapsulate the beautiful scenery and the deadly risks that face those who use this road. The inspiration for the title of this series came from an October 2023 interview with Michel Shane who lost his daughter, … [Read more...] about How Weather on PCH Impacts Commutes
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Opinion: Zoom Class Should Be Required in Heavy Rain
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Pepperdine is a beautiful university with stunning views all around. It is also an outdoor campus. On days when it is 75 degrees and sunny, students can soak up the sunshine as they walk from class to class or lounge in the many … [Read more...] about Opinion: Zoom Class Should Be Required in Heavy Rain
Pumpkin Patch Review: Students Made it Feel like Fall in Malibu
Between pumpkin patches, apple orchards, haunted houses or shopping for fall decor and treats, there are multiple fall activities to do in the Malibu and Los Angeles area. The fall season is special to students who grew up in areas where the seasons and the weather change more than it does in Malibu. "The trees and vegetation here are just so different," first-year Abby Rader … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patch Review: Students Made it Feel like Fall in Malibu
Good News: Keep Calm and Put a Hoodie On
Fall in Colorado, where I am from, begins as early as the middle of September. Snowy clouds start sneaking down from the mountains, temperatures and leaves start dropping and I start running out of tea. I’ve always loved fall not only because it’s a precursor to the holiday season but also because it means crisp autumn air and crunchy leaves all over the sidewalk. It means … [Read more...] about Good News: Keep Calm and Put a Hoodie On
Tropical Storm Hilary Ushers in New Semester
Tropical storm Hilary hit Southern California last week with strong winds, rain, lightning and thunder. In spite of this, classes resumed as scheduled for Aug. 21 — the first day of the new school year — wrote Emergency Services in an Aug. 21 email to the Pepperdine community. The greatest impacts from Hilary in SoCal were predicted to occur from the afternoon of Sunday, … [Read more...] about Tropical Storm Hilary Ushers in New Semester
