Art by Ally Armstrong This school year has been challenging for Pepperdine and the Malibu community to say the least. The traumatic nature of the shooting, fires, evacuations, protests and unpredictable weather has left students feeling as if they must make up for lost time. With multiple days of classes canceled in November and now rainy weather ruining typical Malibu … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Turn Lost Time into a Year of Appreciation
Woolsey Fire
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
Firefighters Reflect on the Woolsey Fire
Photos by Dani Masten Thousands of firefighters battled the Woolsey Fire last November while they also faced personal loss and destruction from the flames. The Woolsey Fire started Nov. 8. Four people died and 1,600 homes burned in the fire. In Malibu, 670 structures were lost. To fight Woolsey, firefighters worked around-the-clock. Jeremy Collings, who works for the Los … [Read more...] about Firefighters Reflect on the Woolsey Fire
Christ in Adversity: How Trauma Draws Some Closer and Pushes Others Away
Photo courtesy of Ron HallIn the early hours of Nov. 7, freshman Ashley Mowreader and her suitemates were huddling in the lobby of their Debell F Suite next to a police scanner. News of a shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks broke around 11:30 p.m. Their friend and suitemate Alaina Housley was in attendance, and was missing. Restless energy permeated … [Read more...] about Christ in Adversity: How Trauma Draws Some Closer and Pushes Others Away
