Students and the faculty family from Pepperdine's Buenos Aires abroad program smile for a photograph. Photos by Ashley Mowreader Though the news was shocking, the announcement was not a surprise. “In the beginning of the semester, I thought for sure we were going to get sent home,” said sophomore Bryce Crane. “But in seeing how Argentina's coronavirus [cases weren’t] … [Read more...] about The Last to Leave — Buenos Aires Program Suspended
COVID-19
A Look Inside Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee
Students pack up their dorms and head home indefinitely as Pepperdine announces remote classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo by Milan Loiacono Pepperdine’s decision March 11 to cancel in-person instruction and move students off campus came in an email from University President Jim Gash. Although the email bears his name, Gash said it was a team of university leaders … [Read more...] about A Look Inside Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee
‘Heartbreaking’: Spring Sports Student-Athletes Lose their Season to COVID-19
Pepperdine Beach Volleyball huddles during a 2020 match at Zuma Beach. Beach Volleyball is a spring sport, one of nine spring teams whose season was cut abruptly short due to the threat of coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Sarah Otteman | Pepperdine Athletics In a matter of less than 30 hours, everything changed for hundreds of Pepperdine student-athletes. They went from … [Read more...] about ‘Heartbreaking’: Spring Sports Student-Athletes Lose their Season to COVID-19
Coronavirus Can Bring Us Together
With professionals working from home and students studying online, COVID-19 affects nearly every aspect of American life. The realities of social distancing can make people long for normalcy. A bright side to the current situation is the compassion that companies and celebrities are showing for those affected by the coronavirus. Grocery stores are offering special shopping … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Can Bring Us Together
COVID-19 Forces Cancellations of Spring Performances and Showcases
Songfest group Eta Theta Tau (HOT) gathers for a final group photo in the Fireside Room. Photo courtesy of Daniel Zarasua With the closure of Pepperdine’s campus from the COVID-19 outbreak, university events, department performances and student activities have been canceled. Among the list of canceled productions are Pepperdine Fine Arts department showcases and Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Forces Cancellations of Spring Performances and Showcases
