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Faculty and Staff Find Silver Linings Amid Loss and Isolation During COVID-19

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Dean of the Caruso School of Law Paul Caron leads the fall 2019 semester's first Bible study with the law school's Christian Legal Society at his home. Caron continued hosting this Bible study virtually this semester to help maintain and build community among students. Photo courtesy of Paul Caron The pandemic and social distancing precautions bleed into all aspects of life … [Read more...] about Faculty and Staff Find Silver Linings Amid Loss and Isolation During COVID-19

Dance in Flight Stays Flexible During the Virtual Semester

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The Dance In Flight company members dance to the opening number for their 2020 spring performance. This show occurred in the Smothers Theatre before COVID-19 impacted the campus. Photo courtesy of Dance In Flight Before COVID-19 hit, the Dance In Flight (DIF) team had the ability to perform and practice together on the Malibu campus. Erin Heffes, senior and DIF student … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Stays Flexible During the Virtual Semester

Students Stay Connected on Social Media

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Sophomore Abby Morrow poses in a vineyard. Morrow shared this photo on Instagram as a way to keep her friends updated on her life. Photo courtesy of Abby Morrow As Pepperdine students spread out across the globe, many find it difficult to connect with their peers. One way some students are creating community with each other is through social media. Engaging with fellow … [Read more...] about Students Stay Connected on Social Media

Fresh Faces: Transfer Veteran Wants to Help People in a New Way

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Former military policeman Branden Garcia stands in his army uniform. Garcia served in the army for seven years.Photos courtesy of Branden GarciaJunior Branden Garcia transferred to Pepperdine this fall in hopes of working in the medical field. He is a Political Science major on the Pre-med track. Garcia served in the army for seven years. He worked as a military policeman, … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Veteran Wants to Help People in a New Way

Campus Life Fee Moves Virtual: Where Your Money is Going

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Pepperdine continues to be empty for the fall 2020 semester but remains bustling with activity online via Zoom and other formats. Although on-campus events are suspended, the Campus Life fee is still reflected by the student groups' ability to provide community events. Photo by Ali Levens Correction: The fee breakdown was incorrect in the original version of the story. The … [Read more...] about Campus Life Fee Moves Virtual: Where Your Money is Going