Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher On Tuesday, Pepperdine released that they would be suspending the Buenos Aires and London abroad programs due to Coronavirus. On Wednesday morning, the student body was notified that classes would be held remotely, and anyone who lived on campus must go home. In … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Goes Remote
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A Look Inside Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee
Students pack up their dorms and head home indefinitely as Pepperdine announces remote classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo by Milan Loiacono Pepperdine’s decision March 11 to cancel in-person instruction and move students off campus came in an email from University President Jim Gash. Although the email bears his name, Gash said it was a team of university leaders … [Read more...] about A Look Inside Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee
Coronavirus Can Bring Us Together
With professionals working from home and students studying online, COVID-19 affects nearly every aspect of American life. The realities of social distancing can make people long for normalcy. A bright side to the current situation is the compassion that companies and celebrities are showing for those affected by the coronavirus. Grocery stores are offering special shopping … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Can Bring Us Together
Pepperdine Moves to Online Classes, Students Required to Leave Campus
Photo by Kayiu Wong Pepperdine announced Wednesday morning that the university will cancel in-person classes in favor of online courses for the remainder of the semester due to the spread of COVID-19. The email from President Jim Gash requested that residential students move out of their on-campus housing by 3 p.m., on March 15. The email also stated that the University … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Moves to Online Classes, Students Required to Leave Campus
SGA Plans to Launch New Website Amid Calls for Transparency
Vice President of Administration Natalia Escobedo (right) listens to President Meredith McCune (left) speak at the January 15 Senate Meeting. Photo by Julie LeePepperdine’s Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the launch of its new website Wednesday, Feb. 5, as part of an effort to address criticisms of their transparency during its fall 2019 impeachment … [Read more...] about SGA Plans to Launch New Website Amid Calls for Transparency
