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Housing and Residence Life

First-Years Seek Off-Campus Housing in Malibu

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First-year roommates Peyton Walker, Sophie Kairis and Josie Snarr pose for a photo at their apartment Feb. 17. Since August, they have lived together in off-campus housing near Pepperdine. Photo Courtesy of Josie SnarrThough Pepperdine’s on-campus housing remains largely closed for over a year, some first-year students sought off-campus housing in the Malibu area. These … [Read more...] about First-Years Seek Off-Campus Housing in Malibu

HRL Reviews Petitions to Remain on Campus

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Cars line the street as freshmen scramble to move out of their dorms on Friday, March 13. Pepperdine administration sent an email on Wednesday notifying students of the decision to move all classes online for the rest of the semester, instructing those on campus to be fully moved out by Sunday unless approved for an exception. Photo by Milan LoiaconoOn-campus students were … [Read more...] about HRL Reviews Petitions to Remain on Campus

Pepperdine Holds Informational Town Hall for International Students

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Pepperdine Administrators hold an informational town hall to discuss how COVID-19 will affect international students. Photo by AJ MuonagoluPepperdine held an informational town hall March 13 to address international students' concerns. International students make up 11% of the student body, and the town hall addressed how COVID-19 could impact these students, specifically.The … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Holds Informational Town Hall for International Students

Seaside Residence Hall Is Now Open

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Photos by Kaelin MendezStudents are expected to move into the new Seaside Residence Hall on Saturday. Seaside is Pepperdine's newest and largest residence hall, providing 458 beds, totaling a net increase of 358 new student beds.Pepperdine launched plans to build Seaside in the summer of 2016. Completing the three four-story buildings was a challenge after multiple weather … [Read more...] about Seaside Residence Hall Is Now Open

Show RAs and SLAs Some Appreciation

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Art by Caitlin Roark In the excitement of New Student Orientation every August, over a hundred returning students give up a part of their summer to help welcome new first-year and transfer students. Throughout the week, new students become connected with their halls, meet a countless number of people, and become Waves — all through the help of the returning students … [Read more...] about Show RAs and SLAs Some Appreciation