Art by Caitlin Roark First-year students, who are beginning their Pepperdine experience alongside newly selected President Jim Gash, and returning students — especially those who studied abroad — will be experiencing new aspects of campus this upcoming year. Since the events of last November shaped our identity and unified us in new ways, it may seem challenging for the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Embrace the Year of Recovery
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Freedom Fight: HRL and Ethical Misconduct
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
HRL Finds a Silver Lining Amidst Tragedy
Photo by Araceli CresencioImmediately after losing freshman Alaina Housley in the Borderline Shooting, the Woolsey Fire neared the Malibu campus. Resident Advisors (RAs) were greatly affected, as they needed to care for themselves and their residents during this overwhelming time.While November was a trying time for many, the experience was decidedly different for employees of … [Read more...] about HRL Finds a Silver Lining Amidst Tragedy
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
Pepperdine Competes with Malibu Housing
Photo by Kaelin Mendez Pepperdine housing costs have steadily increased in the past decade. Every year students consider whether to live on or off campus. Although students may pay less money in rent to live off campus, the costs of furniture, utilities, renter's insurance and transportation, including gas, can add to the off-campus price tag. Options vary in price and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Competes with Malibu Housing