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‘It’s Quite Eerie’: Campus Now a Ghost Town With Few Students and Major COVID-19 Restrictions

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Time lapse video shows barely anyone in sight at Pepperdine on March 23, one week after students were required to move out due to coronavirus concerns. Video by Vernie Covarrubias & Kayiu Wong Photos by Vernie Covarrubias Now that almost all students have moved off campus, the university is a ghost town: buildings are completely empty, not a soul can be found on main … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Quite Eerie’: Campus Now a Ghost Town With Few Students and Major COVID-19 Restrictions

Student Loneliness Taskforce Addresses Increasing Loneliness

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Art by Gabby DiGiovanniAcross the nation, loneliness has become increasingly apparent among college students, and schools have been working to address the issue. Pepperdine is no exception.According to a National College Health Assessment Spring 2019 survey, 68% of Pepperdine student expressed that they had "felt very lonely," which is 3% higher than the national average.In … [Read more...] about Student Loneliness Taskforce Addresses Increasing Loneliness

State of Eden Project Raises Questions about Pepperdine’s Sustainability

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Sign marking the entrance to Eden House, located next to Seaside Residence Hall. Photos by Milan Loiacono   When the Eden Project officially opened in Sept. 2015, Pepperdine saw a bright future for its new sustainability residence, according to Chris Doran, founder and coordinator of the Sustainability minor. In the past three years, however, the project has … [Read more...] about State of Eden Project Raises Questions about Pepperdine’s Sustainability

Changes and Additions in HRL Aim to Help Students Thrive

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Photo by Gianni Cocchella As the Class of 2023 moves in to its new home at Pepperdine, Housing and Residence Life (HRL) moves in to its new office, which is one of the many changes in HRL this year. HRL will also be introducing a new lockout process, Spiritual Life Advisors (SLAs) in apartment areas as well as new staff and positions. HRL offers a variety of resources … [Read more...] about Changes and Additions in HRL Aim to Help Students Thrive