Art by Samantha MillerNationwide university SAT requirements are discriminatory at their core, because they separate the privileged from the marginalized — and always have.As of the 2022 admissions cycle, more than 1,815 — or 80% — of colleges dropped the SAT and ACT requirement, according to FairTest.org. When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Say No To SATs
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Early Admits Commit to Fall 2022
Adam Troy and his fellow high school classmates celebrate their sports signing day at the Humble Civic Center. Troy committed to the Pepperdine baseball team and will start playing fall 2022. Photo Courtesy of Adam Troy After several months of anticipation, Pepperdine's early action applicants for fall 2022 received their decision letters.While the Class of 2026 is not yet … [Read more...] about Early Admits Commit to Fall 2022
Opinion: DPS, Let Pepp Students Ride
Pepperdine University, otherwise called Stepperdine, is known for its incredible-looking campus and even more incredible amount of sharp pathways. Students expect a workout on a daily basis when they are simply walking to classes, and sometimes they are late.To become more timely and less tired, students should be able and encouraged to use electronic or wheeled transportation … [Read more...] about Opinion: DPS, Let Pepp Students Ride
Students Consider the Future of Convocation
Stauffer Chapel sits empty on Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus in April 2021. The chapel used to be occupied with students every week for Convocation but is currently not able to host students due to the pandemic. Photo by Abby Wilt It's been over a year since COVID-19 forced Pepperdine to suspend Convocation, and the usual spiritual life requirement now has an uncertain future. … [Read more...] about Students Consider the Future of Convocation
Opinion: Pepperdine Should Provide Equal Opportunities to Students with Foreign Academic Backgrounds
Art By Nicole Wong University education is expensive, which is why some students choose to graduate early or pursue a dual degree. These options, however, are privileges.At Pepperdine University, incoming Seaver students have the opportunity to waive some General Education classes by transferring their university-level exam scores including Advanced Placement and International … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Should Provide Equal Opportunities to Students with Foreign Academic Backgrounds
