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The New Normal for Students, Parents and Teachers

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O'Jean and Carter Sharp study from their home table after LAUSD schools switched to remote learning. Photo courtesy of Michelle Sharp “You won't break, you're gonna get through this, you're not gonna break.” This is what Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) parent, Michelle Sharp, is telling herself throughout week three into remote learning. Sharp is a single … [Read more...] about The New Normal for Students, Parents and Teachers

There Is Urgency With COVID-19, but What About Climate Change?

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Art by Madeline DuvallBoth COVID-19 and climate change threaten the livelihood of people around the planet. Billions are affected by the virus, and at least 86,000 have died. Over the remainder of our lives, climate change is expected to do the same — if not worse — damage.Specifically, the climate crisis is estimated to push over 120 million into poverty over the … [Read more...] about There Is Urgency With COVID-19, but What About Climate Change?

Refocus on Gratitude

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Art by Ally ArmstrongEntering my senior year, I had one goal in mind: make every day memorable. As what I like to call a lazy extrovert — meaning I love being around other people, once you pull me out of the house — this posed a unique challenge. It meant resisting the urge to spend my free hours buried under blankets and instead seek out adventures with my close … [Read more...] about Refocus on Gratitude

The Realities of Sending 2,361 College Students Home

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Photo by Brianna Willis Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher When Pepperdine decided to send everyone home, students were met with uncertainty and logistical dilemmas. In Today’s Episode: Kayiu Wong reports on the scene of Pepperdine’s empty campus, and the stories of the on-campus … [Read more...] about The Realities of Sending 2,361 College Students Home

Shelter-in-Place Order Hits Local Businesses and Student Employees

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Addy Hardin (center) and the four other Pepperdine students that make up the core team of Harmonize, a nonprofit organization, pose for a photo on the beach. Photo courtesy of Addy Hardin Pepperdine students are witnessing first-hand how a national emergency can affect business operations. Employees, including students, are out of work as it remains unclear when businesses … [Read more...] about Shelter-in-Place Order Hits Local Businesses and Student Employees