Lausanne Director Ezra Plank poses with his wife, Emily, and kids for their Easter 2020 photo at their home in Lausanne, Switzerland. Plank and his family spent several months in lockdown after the Lausanne program was suspended in March. Photo courtesy of Ezra Plank Ezra Plank, the Lausanne International Program director, misses many aspects about having students in Lausanne. … [Read more...] about IP Director Update: Ezra Plank Renovates a Castle in Lausanne
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Students Prepare for a Relaxing and Productive Winter Break
Art by Leah BaeNov. 24, the last official day of the fall 2020 semester, marks the conclusion to an abbreviated and unusual term for both students and faculty at Pepperdine.As the end of the semester approaches, some students prepare for a time of rest, while others get ready to take more classes or complete internships. No matter what individual plans students may have, every … [Read more...] about Students Prepare for a Relaxing and Productive Winter Break
Student-Workers Return To Pepperdine
Senior Matt Rosato works the 2018 March Madness tournament at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. He worked for the marketing department inside of Athletics before the COVID-19 shutdown. Photo courtesy of Matt Rosato Seaver alumna Catherine Gibbs (2020) didn't know when she would be able to return to work as a lifeguard at Pepperdine when the Malibu campus closed in … [Read more...] about Student-Workers Return To Pepperdine
Abroad in South Korea: Taking a Trip to Busan
I look out to the ocean from Dongbaeksom Island durning my trip to Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 5. This trip to Busan was a nice break from the bustling city of Seoul.Photos by Claire LeeMy first month out of quarantine flew by. I became accustomed to the public transportation system and somewhat adjusted to independent living while taking online classes, but I needed a break … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Taking a Trip to Busan
Fashion Forward: Fall 2020 Trends
Art by Madeline Duvall Despite closures and restrictions due to COVID-19, fall fashion is still pushing forward this season with new trends. Pepperdine students have still found ways to express themselves through fashion in a time where in-person events are limited, especially in California. "There's so many different things you can do with [fashion]," Junior Chloe … [Read more...] about Fashion Forward: Fall 2020 Trends