A usually crowded Seaver Drive sits almost empty as campus remains closed for the fall 2020 semester. Photo by Kayiu WongWith the announcement of a completely remote fall 2020 semester, most Pepperdine students faced the decision to stay home or find off-campus housing if possible. Some students, however, will still live on campus in Malibu this fall.Campus housing is closed … [Read more...] about Living on Campus During Fall 2020
COVID-19
International Students Face Different Challenges Than US-Based Peers
Art by Madeline DuvallDue to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Pepperdine decided to hold the fall 2020 semester online. International students, unlike students living in the United States, will face new challenges because of this decision.“International students have to fight against distance: between time, place, people — and everything in the future is … [Read more...] about International Students Face Different Challenges Than US-Based Peers
‘Out of Our Pattern Entirely’: The City of Malibu Adapts to LA County COVID-19 Guidelines
Art by Ally ArmstrongPhotos by Emily ShawBlanket and loungewear store Barefoot Dreams, among a few other new local businesses, didn't exactly get the grand opening it planned for, delaying its launch in the midst of a pandemic.Effective March 19, the Los Angeles County Health Office issued an order requiring the closure of non-essential retail businesses. A couple of months … [Read more...] about ‘Out of Our Pattern Entirely’: The City of Malibu Adapts to LA County COVID-19 Guidelines
Opinion: Fall 2020 Is the Time to Be Intentional
Art by Madeline Duvall Were you devastated by the switch to online classes this fall? Instead of returning to Pepperdine's beautiful Malibu campus, students will now have to spend the semester sitting in front of their laptop for at least 12 to 18 hours per week. Terrific. Despite the challenges of virtual classes such as spotty connections and tired eyes, an online … [Read more...] about Opinion: Fall 2020 Is the Time to Be Intentional
Opinion: Seaver’s Unfair Tuition Raise Reveals a Disconnect Between Students and Administrators
Art by Madeline Duvall As undergraduate students gear up for another semester of online learning, one question lingers: Why is Seaver College increasing tuition?Many students voiced their disdain on social media for the 3% increase, calling it immoral in the face of a global health and economic crisis. Others insisted online learning is not equal in value to in-person … [Read more...] about Opinion: Seaver’s Unfair Tuition Raise Reveals a Disconnect Between Students and Administrators