“Dance in Flight” presented their annual performance in Smothers Theatre, Feb. 10 through 12. The show highlighted the reality of how life was during the pandemic.
Danielle Minke
‘I Felt Disposable’ — Student Affairs Layoffs Impact Operations, Trust and Community at Pepp
Pepperdine reorganized the Department of Student Affairs over summer 2021. Administrators said the changes were made with operations, budget and strategic priorities in mind, but affected personnel share confusion and hurt following the changes.
Songfest Up in the Air for 2022
Pepperdine’s oldest tradition, Songfest, hangs in jeopardy for spring 2022. Following Songfest Director Sam Parmelee’s layoff, community members lack key information to move forward with the show.
Waves Weekend Makes a Comeback
Waves Weekend took place from Oct. 8-10, bringing in over 1,100 parents and alumni to campus. The University filled the weekend with carnival rides, free food, campus tours, pep rallies and more.
The Show Must Go On: Students and Staff Reimagine Songfest Virtually
Songfest will continue this year as a virtual performance, with fewer weekly rehearsals spread out over eight weeks instead of two. Despite significant changes resulting from the virtual format, organizers and student leaders are hopeful they will develop a sense of community similar to the one found in person.
‘Once a Wave, Always a Wave’: Pepp Community Unites for Waves Weekend
Organizers of Waves Weekend discuss the various events they are looking forward to in this annual tradition this year.
