The 'Bu Yorker strives to tell fun stories from the perspective of a Pepperdine student in a way that engages readers and artists alike. Art editor Madeline Duvall writes and illustrates The 'Bu Yorker, a weekly comic series for the Graphic. The 'Bu Yorker is part comedy, part encouragement, part ramblings of a madwoman and part New Yorker spoof. Madeline hopes that you, her … [Read more...] about The ‘Bu Yorker: Screentime Zombie
Fall 2020
Students Find Community Living in Malibu Area
Sophomore Nick Barron, right, sits with his roommate Josh Sullivan at their apartment at Calamigos Ranch. Barron moved to Malibu to reconnect with friends and the Pepperdine community despite remote classes. Photo by Jaylene RamliAlthough the typically bustling Pepperdine campus remains closed for fall 2020, over 200 Pepperdine community members are still Zooming in Malibu and … [Read more...] about Students Find Community Living in Malibu Area
Zoom Fatigue Hits Students After Week 1
Art by Samantha MillerThe fall semester officially began Monday, Aug. 17, with all courses offered through an online format and many professors using Zoom to hold synchronous classes. Some students, however, say they find the virtual classroom to be more stressful and draining than the traditional one.For many students, the source of anxiety is not Zoom itself but rather the … [Read more...] about Zoom Fatigue Hits Students After Week 1
Pepperdine Launches Virtual Spiritual Life Programs for Fall 2020 Semester
Image from the new interactive "Practicing Faith" resource on the Pepperdine website. Pepperdine students may be losing their on-campus experience this fall, but the Spiritual Life Office is making sure students don’t lose their spiritual experience. In the Aug. 11 President’s Briefing, Vice President for Student Affairs Connie Horton announced that convocation will not … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Launches Virtual Spiritual Life Programs for Fall 2020 Semester
Living on Campus During Fall 2020
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