The Union Jack flows within the curves of the wind outside of Windsor Castle during a day trip Jan. 28. The trip was originally scheduled for orientation but got moved as the program gave people time to arrive. Photo by Beth Gonzales The alarm goes off like any other day, but when I wake up, I am in London. This is a place I have dreamed about since I was a little girl and it … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of Study Abroad: London Program Edition
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Omicron Sends Students on Vacation
Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify https://soundcloud.com/pepp-graphic/omicron-sends-students-on-vacation Pepperdine expanded its quarantine and isolation program at the start of the Spring semester. The addition of four off-campus hotels helped the University handle the omicron surge, but not everything went smoothly for the students. One hotel had to close its … [Read more...] about Omicron Sends Students on Vacation
Multidimensional Identity: Karen Yoon
Yoon, in the middle, poses with her friends during her time with Pepperdine IP's Shanghai program. Yoon said Shanghai was one of the most favorite moments of her Pepperdine experience. Photos courtesy of Karen YoonKaren Yoon was among the last cohort to attend the International Program’s Shanghai program. Yoon said her journey in Shanghai was one of the most pivotal … [Read more...] about Multidimensional Identity: Karen Yoon
Yes, They Can: Pepperdine Custodians Face the Pandemic at Half Capacity
Pepperdine’s full custodial staff, including managers and outside-contracted employees, meet at a daily line-up before the workday. Of the 22 pictured, only half are Pepperdine employees, while the 2019 staff had at least 20 without a third party. Photos by Mackenzie DawsonWhen the world stopped, the spotlight shined on the people in scrubs. But the workers doing the … [Read more...] about Yes, They Can: Pepperdine Custodians Face the Pandemic at Half Capacity
Hot Shots: Saying No to Novak Djokovic
Art by Vivian Hsia The 2022 Australian Open kicked off the tennis grand slam season in style Jan. 9-30. Ashleigh Barty won the women’s singles title Jan. 29, becoming the first Australian woman to claim a singles title at the event in 44 years. Then, Jan. 30, Rafael Nadal overcame a two-set deficit to beat Daniil Medvedev and claimed his record-breaking 21st grand slam … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Saying No to Novak Djokovic
