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Woolsey Fire

Meet The Malibu Residents Who Stayed to Fight Woolsey Fire

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Photo courtesy of Thomas Ryan Malibu residents spent sleepless, anxiety-ridden nights fighting the Woolsey Fire after refusing to evacuate. As the Woolsey Fire approached Malibu on Nov. 9, residents debated whether to stay and protect their homes or to follow evacuation orders. A mandatory evacuation order was issued at 7 a.m., for Malibu but people stayed to protect their … [Read more...] about Meet The Malibu Residents Who Stayed to Fight Woolsey Fire

Jumpstart Takes a Hop Back After Woolsey Fire and LA Teacher Strike

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Photos Courtesy of JumpstartWith over a month of missed class time, Pepperdine Jumpstart members face major disruptions in the program."It's been kind of a lot," freshman Lauren Kula said. "November happened, so because of the fires and everything, we didn't have Jumpstart for basically a month. And now with the LA teacher strike, it's pushing our curriculum back even … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Takes a Hop Back After Woolsey Fire and LA Teacher Strike

HRL Finds a Silver Lining Amidst Tragedy

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Photo by Araceli CresencioImmediately after losing freshman Alaina Housley in the Borderline Shooting, the Woolsey Fire neared the Malibu campus. Resident Advisors (RAs) were greatly affected, as they needed to care for themselves and their residents during this overwhelming time.While November was a trying time for many, the experience was decidedly different for employees of … [Read more...] about HRL Finds a Silver Lining Amidst Tragedy

Staff Editorial: Is #CaliforniaStrong Pepperdine Strong?

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Art by Caitlin Roark Following the tragedies that came to define the month of November for Pepperdine and its neighboring communities, those affected are relying on one another for comfort and hope for revival. Charitable events such as #CaliforniaStrong seemed to offer the beginning steps of healing, yet Pepperdine students were left with a sense of isolation from the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Is #CaliforniaStrong Pepperdine Strong?

Celebrities rally behind CA’s recent tragedies

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Photos by Erica Martinez In response to the recent Camp Fire, Woolsey Fire and Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, the #CaliforniaStrong foundation hosted a celebrity softball game Sunday at Pepperdine's Eddy D. Field Baseball Stadium. The California Strong movement exceeded their goals, raising $1.4 million and are continuing to take donations for years to … [Read more...] about Celebrities rally behind CA’s recent tragedies