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‘Scary but Doable’: Pepperdine Student Shares About Life With COVID-19

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Cameron Zohary in his bedroom in the Pepperdine London House. Zohary said it was an adjustment moving from a shared six-person bedroom to self-isolation in his childhood home. Photos courtesy of Cameron Zohary. When Cameron Zohary sets his mind on something, he’s going to see it through, whether that’s school, going abroad or fighting COVID-19. Zohary is a sophomore … [Read more...] about ‘Scary but Doable’: Pepperdine Student Shares About Life With COVID-19

Inequality: What It’s Like to Be Black During COVID-19

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Junior George Preston wears gloves, a durag and a mask to protect himself from COVID-19 as he steps out into his neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama. Photo Courtesy of George Preston. “Racial health disparities have been a problem for decades, if not centuries, and nothing's been done about it,” said Roslyn Satchel, scholar-activist and Communication professor. “I wonder if … [Read more...] about Inequality: What It’s Like to Be Black During COVID-19

Students Start Nonprofit to Help Vulnerable Individuals During Quarantine

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Petey DiCianni delivers groceries to his neighbor in Point Dume, Malibu on March 18. Photos courtesy of Petey DiCianni Amid long grocery store entrance lines and aggressive shoppers, a Pepperdine senior came up with the idea for SQD, Ink., a nonprofit organization serving those in need during stay-at-home measures. Short for Self-Quarantined Delivery, SQD, Ink. … [Read more...] about Students Start Nonprofit to Help Vulnerable Individuals During Quarantine

The New Normal for Students, Parents and Teachers

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O'Jean and Carter Sharp study from their home table after LAUSD schools switched to remote learning. Photo courtesy of Michelle Sharp “You won't break, you're gonna get through this, you're not gonna break.” This is what Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) parent, Michelle Sharp, is telling herself throughout week three into remote learning. Sharp is a single … [Read more...] about The New Normal for Students, Parents and Teachers

Early Return — IP Students Make the Rough Transition Home

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Art by Ally Armstrong Editor's Note: The reporter is a member of the Buenos Aires 2019–2020 cohort and served as the Graphic's abroad correspondent in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during the academic year. Weeks before Malibu campus went remote, dozens of Pepperdine students found themselves at home, the unexpected move jarring as they adapted to their new reality. … [Read more...] about Early Return — IP Students Make the Rough Transition Home