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Turn Up the Volume: Concerts Resume after COVID-19

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Art by Leah BaeFans screaming as the lights in the arena dim, accidentally hitting your neighbor as your hands move to the beat or sitting down to catch your breath after the house lights come on — these are parts of live music that fans miss around the world. When COVID-19 required the world to come to a halt in March 2020, many forms of live music ceased to exist. … [Read more...] about Turn Up the Volume: Concerts Resume after COVID-19

Sophomore Autumn Hardwick Launches Handmade Jewelry Company Benefiting COVID-19 Victims

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Sophomore Autumn Hardwick models her jewelry in her garage in February. Hardwick said she makes all of her jewelry by hand at home in Fort Mill, S.C.Photos Courtesy of Autumn HardwickSophomore Art History major Autumn Hardwick started her company, Bird Bug, Feb. 20 with the hope of turning a childhood hobby for making jewelry into a business while raising money for the Greater … [Read more...] about Sophomore Autumn Hardwick Launches Handmade Jewelry Company Benefiting COVID-19 Victims

Seaver Admissions Goes Test-Optional Through 2023

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Incoming first-year Michael Sugimoto poses with his #PepperdineBound sign after committing to Pepperdine. He was unable to take the SAT or ACT but was still able to apply to Pepperdine. Photo Courtesy of Michael SugimotoHigh school students spend months studying, preparing and practicing for the SAT and ACT standardized tests, sometimes several times. This year, their hard work … [Read more...] about Seaver Admissions Goes Test-Optional Through 2023

Students Step Up in Healthcare Industry During Pandemic

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Sophomore Noelle Seekamp-Hicks, dressed as the Grinch, poses (third from left) with her coworkers on Halloween in Portland, Ore. She gained healthcare experience working at a COVID-19 testing site in her community during a public health crisis. Photo courtesy of Noelle Seekamp-HicksImagine being the first person to tell somebody they have COVID-19. Emotions of shock, worry and … [Read more...] about Students Step Up in Healthcare Industry During Pandemic