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Students Adjust to California COVID-19 Guidelines

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Sophomore Justin Selva stands on the beach in Malibu. Selva said he chose to move back to the area for the remote semester because he still wanted to experience being a college student. Photo courtesy of Justin Selva   When Pepperdine announced it would conduct the fall 2020 semester entirely online, about 200 students chose to move back to the Malibu area to live … [Read more...] about Students Adjust to California COVID-19 Guidelines

Welcome Back: The Graph Kicks Off Season II

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Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Before taking over as the Graph's new hosts this semester, we met with James Moore (alum 2020) and senior Alex Neis who created the Graph in the fall of 2019. They shared some of their experiences and advice for taking over. We also spoke with some of this semester's news team members and heard about their reporting goals. … [Read more...] about Welcome Back: The Graph Kicks Off Season II

SGA Candidates Open up About What Matters To Them

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Graphic by Ashley MowreaderThe Pepperdine Student Government Association's elections will take place Wednesday and Thursday. Many candidates said both the COVID-19 pandemic and this summer’s reinvigoration of anti-racism activism influenced their decision to run for office and the issues they care most about.While many of the students running for SGA this year are … [Read more...] about SGA Candidates Open up About What Matters To Them

Students Stay Connected on Social Media

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Sophomore Abby Morrow poses in a vineyard. Morrow shared this photo on Instagram as a way to keep her friends updated on her life. Photo courtesy of Abby Morrow As Pepperdine students spread out across the globe, many find it difficult to connect with their peers. One way some students are creating community with each other is through social media. Engaging with fellow … [Read more...] about Students Stay Connected on Social Media

Zoom Fatigue Hits Students After Week 1

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Art by Samantha MillerThe fall semester officially began Monday, Aug. 17, with all courses offered through an online format and many professors using Zoom to hold synchronous classes. Some students, however, say they find the virtual classroom to be more stressful and draining than the traditional one.For many students, the source of anxiety is not Zoom itself but rather the … [Read more...] about Zoom Fatigue Hits Students After Week 1