Sophomore Justin Selva stands on the beach in Malibu. Selva said he chose to move back to the area for the remote semester because he still wanted to experience being a college student. Photo courtesy of Justin Selva When Pepperdine announced it would conduct the fall 2020 semester entirely online, about 200 students chose to move back to the Malibu area to live … [Read more...] about Students Adjust to California COVID-19 Guidelines
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Pepp Plans for In-Person Graduation Ceremonies for May 2021
Art by Madeline DuvallOn Sept. 4, the Seaver Dean’s Office asked 2020 graduates and the upcoming class of 2021 graduates to plan for in-person graduation ceremonies for May 21 and 22, respectively.Last spring, the class of 2020 went without an in-person graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of now, the Malibu campus and Los Angeles County face guidelines … [Read more...] about Pepp Plans for In-Person Graduation Ceremonies for May 2021
Zaar Continues Success Despite Obstacles
Sophomore Lisa Zaar celebrates a point during one of her matches in the Audi Danderyd Open. Zaar won the tournament against professionals in her home country of Sweden. Photo courtesy of Lisa ZaarWhile Pepperdine sports are on pause for the fall, student–athletes are still competing in competitions that follow COVID-19 protocols that are not part of the NCAA.International … [Read more...] about Zaar Continues Success Despite Obstacles
Where Are They Now?: Quincy McAfee Takes a Road Trip
Former Wave Quincy McAfee swings during an at-bat for the Billings Mustangs in 2019. After a strong Pepperdine baseball career, the Cincinnati Reds drafted McAfee in the 26th round. Photo courtesy of Bobby Stevens/MiLBDuring his three seasons playing baseball for Pepperdine, Quincy McAfee made his presence known on the diamond. A starter from day one of his first year in 2017, … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Quincy McAfee Takes a Road Trip
COVID-19 Alters Students and Alumni Career Plans
Art by Madeline Duvall The COVID-19 pandemic has permeated every aspect of life, leaving Pepperdine students and graduates staring into a vastly different world than they imagined seven months ago and hoping their career plans will weather the storm. In the midst of an oversaturated job market, high unemployment and confronted with an unclear path toward normalcy, some … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Alters Students and Alumni Career Plans
