Photos by Kaelin Mendez Disgruntled Housing and Residence Life student leaders voiced concerns over HRL hiring decisions for the 2019-2020 school year. From Monday, March 11 to Saturday, March 17, papers hung on the Freedom Wall quoting the RA/SLA standard contract, including an anonymous letter written to HRL about their decision to rehire student leaders who “knowingly … [Read more...] about Freedom Fight: HRL and Ethical Misconduct
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HRL Addresses Student Displacement
After the Woolsey Fire damaged and destroyed countless Malibu homes on Nov. 8, many Pepperdine students lost their off-campus housing and were forced to turn to Pepperdine Housing and Resident Life for help. "I was not expecting anything to happen to the house," senior Steve Kerr said about his off-campus house in a phone interview. Even though many off-campus students … [Read more...] about HRL Addresses Student Displacement
Spring Admits Share their Experiences Coming to Campus after Tragedy
For spring admits, it can be difficult transitioning to a new university in the middle of the school year, but this year's wildfires, mass shooting and missed school days add additional obstacles to the existing challenges. The 126 spring admits of 2019 face an unusual situation of walking into a healing community and learning to make it feel like home. Between the … [Read more...] about Spring Admits Share their Experiences Coming to Campus after Tragedy
Two Resident Directors, One ICA staff Member Resign from Pepperdine Staff
EDITOR’S NOTE: Some names have been changed for anonymity. Three professional staff members have left Pepperdine as of Jan. 27. This change in Housing and Residence Life personnel was the result of an incident in Morgan Hall that occurred over Christmas break, according to several University staff members who spoke on condition of anonymity. The four staff members include … [Read more...] about Two Resident Directors, One ICA staff Member Resign from Pepperdine Staff
Upperclassmen face constricted housing opportunities
Infograph by Kylie Myers Lovernich Apartments, traditionally reserved for juniors and seniors, will house between 150 and 200 sophomore students this semester, leading to a "net loss" in on-campus housing options for juniors and seniors, Director of Housing and Residence Life John Mathis said. This shortage of housing opportunities for upperclassmen is impacted by the … [Read more...] about Upperclassmen face constricted housing opportunities