Sophomore Dylan Hagen and junior Mason Chin, Alpha Tao Omega Recruitment co-chairs, introduce themselves to potential new members for their pre-Recruitment promotion on Instagram on Jan. 17. Hagen and Chin said they faced obstacles during Recruitment but are pleased with their chapter's new members. Photo Courtesy of Alpha Tao OmegaWhen planning for 2020-2021 Recruitment last … [Read more...] about Despite Delayed Spring Recruitment, IFC Organizations Report Satisfaction
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Interest in Greek Life Stays Strong During COVID-19
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni With approximately 25% of students affiliated with Greek organizations, Greek life is one of the highlights of student life at Pepperdine. Pepperdine Greek organizations have a typical number of members this semester despite changes in the Recruitment process, dues and membership experience as a result of COVID-19. Panhellenic Conference sororities … [Read more...] about Interest in Greek Life Stays Strong During COVID-19
Greek Organizations Reevaluate What It Means To Be a Member of Greek Life in 2020
Art by Ally ArmstrongEditor's Note: Grace Wood is a member of Pepperdine's chapter of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women.In a year that has witnessed a global pandemic and a demand for racial justice, the meaning of Greek life is changing as Greek organizations reconcile their online existence and navigate a political and social climate that won’t tolerate racist practices … [Read more...] about Greek Organizations Reevaluate What It Means To Be a Member of Greek Life in 2020
Pepperdine Enforces COVID-19 Protocols During Remote Instruction
Graphic by Ashley Mowreader No drinking in the dorms. No smoking on campus. No parking in the faculty lot. Most of Pepperdine's rules are clear and understandable for students, but COVID-19 regulations have students confused on the disciplinary action they may face for breaking protocol. The Pepperdine Student Code of Conduct and subsequent COVID-19 policies apply to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Enforces COVID-19 Protocols During Remote Instruction
Pepperdine Community Addresses Inclusivity Issues within Greek Life
Logo of Pepperdine Greek Life Silver and bordeaux. Garnet and gold. Wine and silver blue. All of these are colors selected by national Greek organizations with chapters at Pepperdine, specifically chosen to represent a Greek group’s distinct values and to provide recognition. However, one overarching color exists within Greek organizations that is hard to miss: … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Addresses Inclusivity Issues within Greek Life