Sophomore Noelle Seekamp-Hicks, dressed as the Grinch, poses (third from left) with her coworkers on Halloween in Portland, Ore. She gained healthcare experience working at a COVID-19 testing site in her community during a public health crisis. Photo courtesy of Noelle Seekamp-HicksImagine being the first person to tell somebody they have COVID-19. Emotions of shock, worry and … [Read more...] about Students Step Up in Healthcare Industry During Pandemic
Good News: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Throughout the past year, I’ve learned to appreciate all the little things in life — and that’s where my good news comes from. When all the headlines around me are negative, sad or scary, I decide to look at the little things in life that bring me joy and peace.For example, recently I have found joy in the fact that it is staying light longer. After a long … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
SGA Junior Class President Resigns
Pepperdine SGA held a closed-session senate meeting Feb. 17 on Zoom to appoint new members to the senate. This came after the resignation of Loriana Allen, former junior class president. Photo by Ashley MowreaderLoriana Allen resigned as junior class president on Feb. 9, junior Student Government Association President Chase Johnson announced after a closed-session SGA meeting … [Read more...] about SGA Junior Class President Resigns
Students Decide To Take a Semester off Due To Online Learning
Junior Claire Evans explores Yellowstone National Park during a road trip she took during her semester off in the fall. Many students decided to take a semester off due to COVID-19 and pursued other opportunities while they awaited a return to in-person learning. Photo courtesy of Claire EvansThe question is on many students' minds: are classes on Zoom worth it? While most … [Read more...] about Students Decide To Take a Semester off Due To Online Learning