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The Fine Print: Coming Back is Hard — And That’s OK

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This fall, Pepperdine students return to campus after a totally normal summer. There’s nothing out of the ordinary — everyone’s fine, all the summer abroad programs were so fun, and we definitely didn’t just exit a period of tremendous collective loss and trauma (that actually might be true, considering we haven’t made that exit yet).The reality is … [Read more...] about The Fine Print: Coming Back is Hard — And That’s OK

Spit It Out: Pepp Requires Weekly COVID-19 Testing

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Graphic by Ali LevensPrepare yourselves for a tidal wave of spit. Pepperdine mandated universal weekly testing for all faculty, students and staff using on-campus facilities. The Aug. 11 announcement followed updated LA County guidance delivered Aug. 8, said Chief Business Officer Nicolle Taylor.The new policy will be in place for the foreseeable future, dependent on local case … [Read more...] about Spit It Out: Pepp Requires Weekly COVID-19 Testing

Music Department Navigates Transition From Remote to In-person

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Pepperdine's Music Building is one of the most obvious buildings located on the main campus. Due to COVID-19, students didn't have full access to the building and practice rooms. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanThe Music Building at Pepperdine has long served for music students to practice and learn skills that are pertinent to their success of becoming phenomenal musicians. Because of … [Read more...] about Music Department Navigates Transition From Remote to In-person

Opinion: Complaining About COVID-19 Isn’t Going to Make it Go Away

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Art by Brian Zhou One would think, at an openly Christian school, the famous “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself” ideology found in Matthew 22:37-39 would apply to all sectors of life. But when it comes to complicity with Pepperdine’s COVID-19 policies, some community members seem to have abandoned the “love thy neighbor” creed on PCH. Despite Pepperdine’s adherence to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Complaining About COVID-19 Isn’t Going to Make it Go Away

What’s in a Mandate: Breaking Down the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

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Graphic by Ashley MowreaderPepperdine issued a COVID-19 vaccine mandate July 9, notifying faculty, students and staff they need to be vaccinated before returning to campus for the fall, with a deadline to provide vaccination status by July 31.The mandate comes after months of deliberation and feedback from community members and allows for medical, philosophical and religious … [Read more...] about What’s in a Mandate: Breaking Down the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement