Freshman Mackenzie Bodden hands her father a bag through the window as she packs to move out of her dorm in E. Pengilly House. Photos by Brianna Willis For junior Hannah Tu, March 11 started off as a normal Wednesday: She woke up, grabbed her phone and started reading her email before getting ready to go to convo. One scroll and tap later, her whole day — and her … [Read more...] about Students Left Scrambling to Get Home After Pepperdine Gives Five Days to Move Out
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The University Concludes CR/NC Policy Change After Extensive Deliberation
Art by Aliya EdwardsThe Seaver Dean’s office announced that students could select up to eight units to receive Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) for the spring 2020 semester, but administrators had been considering an update to policy even before instruction went remote.The Seaver Academic Council (SAC) — a committee made up of faculty, deans and representatives from each … [Read more...] about The University Concludes CR/NC Policy Change After Extensive Deliberation
Office of Admissions Adjusts to Uncertainty Brought On by COVID-19
Art by Caitlin RoarkHigh school senior Steven Song had planned to tour a few universities where he had been accepted so he could get a better idea of where he would spend the next four years of his life. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, however, many schools like Pepperdine have closed their campuses and canceled admissions events, leaving prospective college students like Song … [Read more...] about Office of Admissions Adjusts to Uncertainty Brought On by COVID-19
‘It’s Quite Eerie’: Campus Now a Ghost Town With Few Students and Major COVID-19 Restrictions
Time lapse video shows barely anyone in sight at Pepperdine on March 23, one week after students were required to move out due to coronavirus concerns. Video by Vernie Covarrubias & Kayiu Wong Photos by Vernie Covarrubias Now that almost all students have moved off campus, the university is a ghost town: buildings are completely empty, not a soul can be found on main … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Quite Eerie’: Campus Now a Ghost Town With Few Students and Major COVID-19 Restrictions
Off-Campus Students Face a Decision: Stay Put, or Pay Dead Rent
Four students sit on the roof of their off-campus housing at Calamigos Ranch. Photos courtesy of Brittany Bryant When campus closed two weeks ago, on-campus students packed boxes to return to their permanent residences. Meanwhile, those who live off campus mulled over a choice they had to make: stay in their apartments — and confront the uncertainty of travel … [Read more...] about Off-Campus Students Face a Decision: Stay Put, or Pay Dead Rent
