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
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Introducing ‘Good News’: A Sliver of Hope from the Graphic
Graphic critics have told us — or at least have commented on our Instagram — that we need to publish more good news. I completely agree. It's not easy to find good news nowadays, but the Graphic News team has always been up for a challenge. In pitching this Good News column, my half-baked idea was for my team to find news outside of ourselves — looking for stories of cute … [Read more...] about Introducing ‘Good News’: A Sliver of Hope from the Graphic
Clubs and Organizations Fund Events With the Reduced Campus Life Fee
Students virtually gather at the Student Programming Board's Gingerbread and Jams event Dec. 17. The Board used some of their funding to supply the first 20 signups with a gingerbread making kit. Photo courtesy of Jared Maguire Pepperdine's clubs and organizations are adapting to the changes caused by a reduction in funding over the fall semester while making plans for the … [Read more...] about Clubs and Organizations Fund Events With the Reduced Campus Life Fee
Pepperdine Community Reacts to COVID-19 Vaccine News, Students and Faculty Share Vaccine Experiences
Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Editor’s note: *Name has been changed to protect the individual's privacy. Over a year since the world first encountered COVID-19, several vaccines are available to the American public, with vaccine rollouts beginning in each state. As California opens its first mass vaccination sites, Pepperdine community members look to the future mass … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Reacts to COVID-19 Vaccine News, Students and Faculty Share Vaccine Experiences
La Shonda Coleman Promoted to University Title IX Coordinator
Administrator La Shonda Coleman poses at her home in LA County on Jan. 20. Coleman said she looks forward to working more with faculty and staff as the University Title IX Coordinator at Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of La Shonda ColemanLa Shonda Coleman now serves as associate vice president and University Title IX coordinator, expanding upon her previous role as Title IX … [Read more...] about La Shonda Coleman Promoted to University Title IX Coordinator