Art By Brian ZhouLos Angeles Unified School District is finally opening its doors after officials ignored pleas to reopen while privileged, wealthy districts like Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District began announcing its reopening plans before LAUSD.It is not privileged for parents to simply want their children to return to some form of normalcy in their education, but … [Read more...] about Opinion: How Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Can Help Other Districts
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Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19
Senior outside hitter Spencer Wickens (No. 7) of Pepperdine Men's Volleyball prepares to spike the ball against Grand Canyon University on March 28. The volleyball team was hit hard by COVID-19 and canceled or postponed multiple games. File photo by Keonabelle PaniaguaWithin a seven-hour period, Pepperdine Baseball and Men's Volleyball reported positive tests for COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19
Pepperdine Parents Express Opinions on the Partial Reopening
Art by Ally Armstrong Students, athletes and faculty members voiced their opinions about the partial reopening of Pepperdine's campus, but what about parents? Parents come from a unique perspective on remote instruction during the pandemic. They said they want their students to stay safe but also want them to learn in the most effective way possible. “I think it’s time … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Parents Express Opinions on the Partial Reopening
Commencement Plans Remain Uncertain
Art by Ally ArmstrongHold on to your graduation caps for now — commencement is still up on the air. Pepperdine won’t make final decisions on whether the scheduled class of 2020 and 2021 graduation ceremonies will occur in May until April 12, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner wrote in a March 26 email.The University hopes LA County regulations will decrease as COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Commencement Plans Remain Uncertain
LIVE UPDATES: Pepperdine hosts April President’s Briefing
The President’s Briefing will take place Wednesday, April 7 at 8:45 a.m. PDT. See live updates below. 9:52: Gash closed the briefing. The next President's Briefing will take place June 2 at 8:45 a.m. PDT. 9:51: Gash introduces April Harris Akinloye, the new assistant vice president for community belonging, who closed the Briefing in prayer. 9:49: Question and answer … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: Pepperdine hosts April President’s Briefing
