Woolsey

If a Pie Could Speak: An Account of the 72 Hours From Borderline to Woolsey

November 7, 2021 by Graphic Staff

Pepperdine alumna and former Graphic Executive Editor Allison Lee shares her story surviving the Borderline shooting and sheltering-in-place due to the Woolsey Fire on Nov. 7-10, 2018. Lee recounts the highs and lows of overcoming trauma and the journey of a pie.

The News: Hurting Instead of Helping?

May 9, 2021 by Miles Campbell

With daunting headlines and emotional stories, sometimes the news hurts people. Many Pepperdine students have found themselves in the breaking news spotlight during events such as the Borderline shooting and PCH car crashes, when some experienced insensitive encounters with the media.

A Journey from Ruin to Resilience: The Malibu Community Reflects on Woolsey

May 2, 2021 by Makena Huey

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.

Nature Leads the Way

May 2, 2021 by Makena Huey

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.

City of Malibu Waives Fire Rebuilding Fees, Takes Action for Emergency Preparedness

March 30, 2021 by Lindsey Sullivan

After the Woolsey fire of 2018, the city of Malibu is taking action to help residents rebuild their homes. City Council offers a fee-waiving program for homeowners in the process of rebuilding and other services to protect them from future emergencies.