Pepperdine Beach Volleyball huddles during a 2020 match at Zuma Beach. Beach Volleyball is a spring sport, one of nine spring teams whose season was cut abruptly short due to the threat of coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Sarah Otteman | Pepperdine Athletics In a matter of less than 30 hours, everything changed for hundreds of Pepperdine student-athletes. They went from … [Read more...] about ‘Heartbreaking’: Spring Sports Student-Athletes Lose their Season to COVID-19
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Coronavirus Can Bring Us Together
With professionals working from home and students studying online, COVID-19 affects nearly every aspect of American life. The realities of social distancing can make people long for normalcy. A bright side to the current situation is the compassion that companies and celebrities are showing for those affected by the coronavirus. Grocery stores are offering special shopping … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Can Bring Us Together
COVID-19 Forces Cancellations of Spring Performances and Showcases
Songfest group Eta Theta Tau (HOT) gathers for a final group photo in the Fireside Room. Photo courtesy of Daniel Zarasua With the closure of Pepperdine’s campus from the COVID-19 outbreak, university events, department performances and student activities have been canceled. Among the list of canceled productions are Pepperdine Fine Arts department showcases and Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Forces Cancellations of Spring Performances and Showcases
77th Annual Bibles Lectures Canceled
Worship leaders lead the audience in song May 4, 2019, the final night of Harbor. This year's Bible lectures have been canceled.Photo courtesy of Harbor.As the local, state and national community continues to respond to COVID-19 developments, Pepperdine has decided to cancel the annual Bible Lectures to prevent potential infections.The annual lecture series, also known as … [Read more...] about 77th Annual Bibles Lectures Canceled