The University Management Committee announced today Pepperdine's COVID-19 vaccination policy decision, which requires all faculty, staff and students — with the exception of those who claim an exemption — to be vaccinated before returning to campus for the fall. The UMC wrote that feedback from the community on a COVID-19 vaccination policy draft, Pepperdine vaccination data, … [Read more...] about Pepp Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine, Offers Exemptions
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AAPI Members of Pepp Community Voice their Experiences
Art by Leah Bae Throughout the United States, there has been a rise in reported anti-Asian hate incidents. Between March 19, 2020 and March 31, 2021, Stop AAPI Hate recorded 6,603 hate incident reports, according to the center's national report. In response to the March 17 shootings in Atlanta, when a white gunman killed eight people, including six Asian women, the … [Read more...] about AAPI Members of Pepp Community Voice their Experiences
History of the Graphic Stresses Responsibility of Student Journalists to the Community
Photos of Graphic students from various years appear behind the letters taken from old editions that make up the name of the student newspaper. The Graphic has been around for about 84 years since 1937, when George Pepperdine College began its first semester. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Libraries Special Collections and University Archives Commons Graphic by Ali … [Read more...] about History of the Graphic Stresses Responsibility of Student Journalists to the Community
Healing Comes in Waves: The Grieving Process and Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones
Pictured: Sammie Wuensche. Photo illustration by Anastasia Condolon When one first learns a loved one has died, it can feel overwhelming, perhaps unforeseen — like getting lost in a tidal wave. One might be out in the ocean for a while feeling disoriented and confused. Over time, memories of the loved one come back, sometimes unexpectedly — even when the water appears to … [Read more...] about Healing Comes in Waves: The Grieving Process and Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones
Jewish Mourning Rituals Emphasize the Meaning of Life
Photo courtesy of Ari Schwarzberg Many religions have distinct mourning rituals when a person dies. In Judaism, practices surrounding death serve as a way to respect the life of the deceased and comfort those in mourning, said Ari Schwarzberg, rabbi-in-residence at Pepperdine. “When death happens, it's something that we take very seriously because of its impact that it … [Read more...] about Jewish Mourning Rituals Emphasize the Meaning of Life