Construction is underway on the new parking lots next to John Tyler Drive. The project launched in August and will expand the current lots to add 200 spaces or so, according to a Sept. 7 email from Director of Public Safety Dawn Emrich. Photo by Ryan Brinkman Driving up John Tyler Drive, Pepperdine community members are faced with an unsightly project — the beginning … [Read more...] about New Parking Lot in the Works on John Tyler Drive
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Pepperdine Miscommunicates Student Vaccination Rate Due to ‘Programming Error’
Pepperdine miscalculated its on-campus student COVID-19 vaccination rate due to a programming error, according to a Sept. 10 email released to the community.The University reported its student vaccination rate was 96%, when the real number is closer to 84%, a difference of 12%.The error was caused by faulty programming, Chief Operations Officer Phil Phillips shared in a Graphic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Miscommunicates Student Vaccination Rate Due to ‘Programming Error’
Letter from the Editor: Back to the Basics, the Graphic in Print
Hi, Graphic readers — it's good to be back in your hands.February 27, 2020, we published our regular print edition covering the Florence International Program closure, as COVID-19 concern and cases rose. March 19, 2020, we published our first digital-only edition, not knowing this would be our future for the unforeseeable future. Today, we're returning to our roots as a … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: Back to the Basics, the Graphic in Print
Waves’ 2020 Olympic Recap: Women Lead the Way
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, which took place in 2021, saw a rise of new challenges from the pandemic, with masking, testing and social distancing. Despite the obstacles, athletes rose to the occasion and to the podium.From Pepperdine Athletics, eight former Waves competed at the games. Three women brought home medals for their countries, … [Read more...] about Waves’ 2020 Olympic Recap: Women Lead the Way
Spit It Out: Pepp Requires Weekly COVID-19 Testing
Graphic by Ali LevensPrepare yourselves for a tidal wave of spit. Pepperdine mandated universal weekly testing for all faculty, students and staff using on-campus facilities. The Aug. 11 announcement followed updated LA County guidance delivered Aug. 8, said Chief Business Officer Nicolle Taylor.The new policy will be in place for the foreseeable future, dependent on local case … [Read more...] about Spit It Out: Pepp Requires Weekly COVID-19 Testing