Ali Levens

recent Pepp grad and historic cat lover

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

I’m 21 now so you know what that means...

I can check into a Marriott hotel without my parents being there!!

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

I’m 18 now so you know what that means...

I can play with the cats at PetCo without my parents being there!!

[MarlaTellez @MarlaTellez]

.@pepperdine student Gabrielle Salgado shows us how close the #Franklinfire is to campus…. the glow of the fire visible from the evacuation center on campus.

Students are masked because of the heavy smoke, sheltering in place inside the University’s “fire resistant” buildings, including Payson Library.

[Beth Pratt @bethpratt]

Got this text early this morning and I am heartbroken. Right near the crossing construction site as well. I wish we had been able to save this poor mountain lion. @ABC7

https://t.co/EjR8JkiOHp

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

I’ve waited 12 years to tweet this. @jacksfilms https://t.co/mFEDoYrfbn

[MRCAParks @MRCAParks]

Everyone wants to visit Escondido Canyon Park and Falls, and we mean everybody!

This uncollared mountain lion was spotted up in a tree on Saturday by Malibu Volunteers On Patrol @MalibuVOP

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

Please read my final reporting piece for PGM below! It’s a deep dive into Pepp’s relationship with solar energy and ways it can be incorporated into the campus’ energy supply ☀️⚡️

[Pepperdine Graphic @PeppGraphic]

Installing and utilizing solar energy is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be more energy-independent. Renewable energy experts propose many routes for Pepperdine to achieve a greener energy supply.⁠
https://t.co/et6YMatGLh

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

@bethyystyles Throwing “If you ever feel alone, don’t ❤️” into the ring for consideration

[The Syracuse Journal @JournalSyracuse]

Thank you to Dream First Bank for sponsoring this week’s feature!

https://t.co/8a4ZYYktbO

[Currents Magazine @PeppCurrents]

Farmers' markets sell locally sourced produce that can be healthier and tastier. Here are ways to incorporate food items from the Malibu Farmers' Market into three healthy meals, made for any time of the day.

Read more here https://t.co/PXV8qA5HVs

Story by Ali Levens

[Bill Weir @BillWeirCNN]

Disappointing to see the new administration at my alma mater ⁦@pepperdine⁩ hiding behind an “Integrated Marking Team” when student journalists want a simple in person interview with the people spending their tuition. https://t.co/0TrvDBcbO5

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

5. Treat the animal with respect. Do not touch or move the animal, which includes dragging the stranded animal back into the water or pouring water on the animal.

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

Ever wonder what to do if you see a distressed animal in Malibu? Read this thread to learn more:

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

4. Give the animal space. Animals get stressed around people, so leave some room for both of you to breathe. Try to keep other people and pets away from the animal as well.

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

POLL: Do you think biodiversity research is adequately funded?

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

POLL: Do you think biodiversity research is important?

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

As Polyzos said, "We can't let off the gas" for water conservation and education. “What we do in these wetter periods makes a huge difference in how we can manage the drier period, so we always need to keep conserving.” // stay tuned for full story on @PeppGraphic

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

Thirsty for water news? Read this 🧵 for more info about the legal side of water rights and restrictions amid California’s drought, as well as the consequential effects on Pepp’s water district, the @LVMWD (Las Virgenes Municipal Water District).

[Ali Levens @ali_levs19]

Luckily, the recent rainfall bumped the allocation up to 30%. This does not mean the LVMWD is out of the weeds, though. The district will continue to restrict its outdoor watering to one day a week, something the LVMWD and Metropolitan have enforced since June.