When the Woolsey Fire ravaged through the Malibu hillside, it resulted in ruin, forcing community members to rebuild physically and emotionally. From fire victims and philanthropists to city officials and evironmentalists, current and former Malibu residents share insight into a community forged by flames.
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Nature Leads the Way
While Woolsey victims are still struggling to rebuild their lives and their homes over two years after the fire, Malibu’s flora and fauna recovered ashtonishly quickly. Environmentalists discuss the ways in which nature embodies resilience.
Pepperdine, Malibu Prepare for Fire Season
Pepperdine and Malibu reflect on the Woolsey Fire in preparation for the upcoming 2020 wildfire season.
Extend a Hand During Wildfire Season
As destructive fires become a greater part of the lives of Californians, what is being done to fix the disproportionate affects of natural disasters on the poor?
Woolsey Scars Show Ecological Recovery, Even as Fire Frequency Rises
Plants in the Santa Monica Mountains are still recovering from Woolsey and the process will take at least another decade.
Staff Editorial: Go Deeper Than A Retweet
Journalists and social media users need to work together to spread accurate information.
‘Where is God in All of This?’: A Letter from Chaplain Sara Barton
Chaplain Sara Barton writes about the resilience of Waves and the importance of peace, hope and joy in the midst of tragedy.
Pepperdine Students Know Little about Natural Disaster Safety
In the midst of a disastrous Woolsey wildfire, students don’t understand how to respond to natural disasters
Social Media Spreads Misinformation During The Woolsey Fire
Photos Courtesy of Twitter Social media played a key component in the spread of misinformation the night of Friday, Nov. 9, as the Woolsey Fire grew in close proximity to Pepperdine’s Malibu campus. The shared false claims of the fire arose from a lack of communication and misunderstandings. It caused confusion and heightened worry among […]
Uncovering the Biology Behind the Woolsey Fire
Photo by Jenna Gaertner In the afternoon of Nov. 8, the Woolsey fire began its rampage on the Santa Monica Mountains. A combination of high winds, low humidity and drought conditions led to the burning of over 800 structures and almost 100,000 acres, which included 83 percent of Santa Monica Mountain federal parkland, according […]