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Students, Faculty Navigate Housing Losses

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For junior Vivian Vallely, Jan. 7 was supposed to be a fun day at Disneyland with her teammates. Vallely and her roommate returned to Pepperdine early from winter break to practice with the Women’s Swim & Dive team.Instead, Vallely and her roommate would become part of the 45 confirmed Pepperdine students who lost their homes as a result of last week’s fires, … [Read more...] about Students, Faculty Navigate Housing Losses

Students Turn to Various Platforms, Apps During L.A. County Fires

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Red Flag warnings and dangerously high winds created rapidly changing conditions during the recent Franklin and Palisades fires. Due to these fast-changing conditions, students turned to various platforms to stay up to date with information.The Franklin Fire ignited Dec. 9, while students were studying for finals. One month later, the Palisades Fire sparked as students were … [Read more...] about Students Turn to Various Platforms, Apps During L.A. County Fires

Not Goodbye, But See You Later: Parents Reflect on Sending Their Kids to College

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‘See you in three months.’ This became the new reality for mother Becky Bondi as she said goodbye to her daughter, sophomore Ava Bondi, at the end of New Student Orientation (NSO).The Bondis ate dinner together every night at home — but now there was an empty seat at the table.The transition to college is difficult for students, yet this transition is … [Read more...] about Not Goodbye, But See You Later: Parents Reflect on Sending Their Kids to College

Preview: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Delivers Comedy, Melody, Empowerment

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Tumble out of bed and stumble to Smothers Theatre to see Pepperdine's production of "9 to 5 The Musical," packed with laughter and iconic hits from Dolly Parton.The Pepperdine Theatre and Music Department's production of the classic show opens Friday, Nov. 15 in Smothers Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The show is directed and choreographed by Kelly Todd, assistant instructor of Theatre, … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Delivers Comedy, Melody, Empowerment

Students Await Thanksgiving Traditions

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As fall ends and many await the arrival of the Christmas season, Thanksgiving will approach at the end of the month. Though many skip over Thanksgiving customs and fast forward to celebrating Christmas early, students said going home to Thanksgiving traditions is a fun way to ring in the holiday season. Senior Caroline Graham said Thanksgiving is a huge holiday in her … [Read more...] about Students Await Thanksgiving Traditions