Since Pepperdine University officially closed its campus in March, COVID-19 has spread over Los Angeles, the U.S. and the world. The University's decision on whether to reopen in spring 2020 depends directly on the LA Department of Public Health and the COVID-19 case numbers. As of Nov. 1, Pepperdine reported 67 COVID-19 cases in the Pepperdine community, including students, … [Read more...] about How COVID-19 Affects Pepperdine, California and the World at Large
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Staff Editorial: Vote in Local Elections, Too
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni With Election Day next week, many social media users are calling for their peers to vote in the presidential election. Amid the hype, however, voters should also take time to educate themselves on local elections. There are various ways to be an educated voter. One is by doing research. Learning about the bills and propositions on the ballot can … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Vote in Local Elections, Too
Opinion: Ethnic Studies Should be a General Education Requirement
Art by Samantha MillerWith more companies moving toward mandatory diversity training, schools are following suit by requiring students to complete ethnic studies courses to graduate. Ethnic studies teach about the social, historical, racial and political events that shape society today through specific analytical tools and approaches. As Pepperdine commits to fostering racial … [Read more...] about Opinion: Ethnic Studies Should be a General Education Requirement
‘It’s Quite Eerie’: Campus Now a Ghost Town With Few Students and Major COVID-19 Restrictions
Time lapse video shows barely anyone in sight at Pepperdine on March 23, one week after students were required to move out due to coronavirus concerns. Video by Vernie Covarrubias & Kayiu Wong Photos by Vernie Covarrubias Now that almost all students have moved off campus, the university is a ghost town: buildings are completely empty, not a soul can be found on main … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Quite Eerie’: Campus Now a Ghost Town With Few Students and Major COVID-19 Restrictions
Administration Makes Moves After Statewide ‘Stay at Home’ Order
Photo by Kayiu Wong A little over a week after Pepperdine announced its move to online classes due to coronavirus concerns, administrators are thinning down the number of students allowed on campus. On Friday afternoon, the Pepperdine Public Relations Office sent an email to students, faculty and staff outlining changes to the university's campus policies, including the … [Read more...] about Administration Makes Moves After Statewide ‘Stay at Home’ Order
