Art by Madeline Duvall There have been over 1,325,752 deaths globally from COVID-19 — 247,142 of which occurred in the U.S. Despite being the world's wealthiest country, the U.S. leads the world in COVID-19 cases and deaths. The World Health Organization estimates the highly contagious virus has infected 10% of the world’s population already, but its spread is not equally … [Read more...] about Opinion: COVID-19 Numbers in America Demonstrate Urgent Need for Action
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Opinion: Rethink Pepperdine’s Religious Framework
Art is by Madeline Duvall Of the approximate 5,300 universities in the U.S., nearly 600 are Christian-affiliated institutions. This means about one in every 10 colleges in the U.S. is a Christian university. Pepperdine is one of these institutions, but it is unique in that it is specifically affiliated with the churches of Christ. Only 6% of students, however, are … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rethink Pepperdine’s Religious Framework
Opinion: Pepperdine Is Not An Accurate Reflection of Global Numbers
Art by Madeline Duvall People attend college to prepare for the real world and to gain understanding on a global scale. Nonetheless, the statistical numbers of Pepperdine are slightly skewed when discussing prominent and universal issues. It begs the question: Is Pepperdine truly preparing students for the current climate and issue-prone society we live in? Pepperdine is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Is Not An Accurate Reflection of Global Numbers
Opinion: Pepperdine Must Take Further Action to Promote Diversity
Art by Madeline Duvall As the Pepperdine community remains uncertain regarding plans for the spring semester, students also question the University's commitments to promoting diversity and equality. While Pepperdine has committed to fostering a unified and diverse environment, more action must be taken to ensure students are heard in a predominately white university. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Take Further Action to Promote Diversity
First-Year Students Seek Community and Campus Involvement While Navigating Online Semester
Infographics by Jaylene Ramli First-year students are over halfway through navigating the first semester of Pepperdine remotely, and some are still struggling to connect with their class. Pepperdine's enrollment rate dropped 3.5% in fall 2020 even though the University increased its admissions by 971 students. The biggest hurdle first-year students face this fall is … [Read more...] about First-Year Students Seek Community and Campus Involvement While Navigating Online Semester
