Graphic by Nate Barton Many people told me coming back from studying abroad can be a rough transition. After being met with an unusually busy syllabus week and an impressive mountain of homework that stretched my to-do list to lengths previously unassociated with the first week of school, I believe them. Welcome to junior year. It is a challenging shift from spending a … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to Experience
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Upperclassmen face constricted housing opportunities
Infograph by Kylie Myers Lovernich Apartments, traditionally reserved for juniors and seniors, will house between 150 and 200 sophomore students this semester, leading to a "net loss" in on-campus housing options for juniors and seniors, Director of Housing and Residence Life John Mathis said. This shortage of housing opportunities for upperclassmen is impacted by the … [Read more...] about Upperclassmen face constricted housing opportunities
My Tie Removes Ties for Inclusivity
Photos by Brandt Misik My Tie, a well-known part of Pepperdine’s New Student Orientation week, is undergoing some changes this year, starting with the blind-date tradition behind its nickname. The event, officially listed in this year’s NSO schedule as “President’s Reception,” will otherwise retain its “core,” and freshmen will still have a chance to get dressed up, … [Read more...] about My Tie Removes Ties for Inclusivity
Healthy Happy Hour Will Encourage Healthy Living
Photo by Sylvia Hartley The Healthy 2020 Coalition plans to introduce a new program called Healthy Happy Hour during dead week this semester to encourage students to eat healthy, take part in activities, meet new people and have fun. Campus Recreation Assistant Director Denton Jones said the main goal for the kickoff event is to engage students. “Details we’re still … [Read more...] about Healthy Happy Hour Will Encourage Healthy Living
Cleaning Services to be Discontinued
Custodial Services proposed discontinuing house cleaning services for apartment-style housing effective fall 2015, according to Housing and Residence Life Associate Dean of Students Jon Mathis. The change would affect housing in Lovernich, Drescher and George Page apartments, though details of the formal decision have yet to be finalized. Department of Facilities Services … [Read more...] about Cleaning Services to be Discontinued