Art by Autumn Hardwick Masks. Social distancing. Quarantine. Rapid tests. Zoom. For all Pepperdine students, these were the aspects that framed much of the past two years. However, with Pepperdine officially fully reopened, these same students must jump into "normal" life again — with significant social interaction, in-person classes and school gatherings. While all of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Isolation to Inundation — Pepperdine Must Make Transition Easier For Students
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Opinion: Dear Pepperdine, Be Mindful of the Meals
Art by Brian Zhou There is a lack of nutrition labeling in the Caf, the menu has diminished at the HAWC, prices have increased across cafeterias and students with dietary restrictions are left with limited options. There is no reason a student should be fearful, unhappy and feeling lost when it comes to eating a meal at their university. Pepperdine uses the food provider … [Read more...] about Opinion: Dear Pepperdine, Be Mindful of the Meals
Staff Editorial: Pepperdine, Let’s Show Up For Each Other
Art By Samantha Miller From housing difficulties and struggles with finding a community to adapting to campus life and in-person classes, many students are — to some extent — returning to or entering a different campus. This period of significant transition provides an opportunity for students to build the campus culture they want. Coupled with all the excitement surrounding … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine, Let’s Show Up For Each Other
Opinion: Acknowledge the Need for Solidarity between the Asian American and Black Community
Art by Brian Zhou Since the onset of the pandemic, crimes against Asian Americans rose by almost 169% across the largest cities in the United States during the past year, according to the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism. In March 2021, a 21-year-old white man became the face of violence against Asian Americans when he shot eight women at three different spas in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Acknowledge the Need for Solidarity between the Asian American and Black Community
Staff Editorial: Pepp, Do Not Yet Extinguish the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Art by Autumn Hardwick In the past 18 months, our staff editorials have urged the community to welcome returning Shanghai students following the February 2020 suspension of the international program, encouraged Waves to unplug and unwind however they are able in the midst of remote learning and pleaded for students to be mindful of health protocols and county guidelines when … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepp, Do Not Yet Extinguish the Light at the End of the Tunnel