Firestone Fieldhouse, Pepperdine’s arena and recreational space, sits empty on Oct. 12. Following changes to county regulation, any indoor event with more than 1,000 attendees will require organizers to check COVID-19 vaccine cards or negative tests. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanWith the constantly shifting landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic come changes to health ordinances and … [Read more...] about COVID-Related County Guidance Impacts Pepperdine Operations
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Opinion: Complaining About COVID-19 Isn’t Going to Make it Go Away
Art by Brian Zhou One would think, at an openly Christian school, the famous “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself” ideology found in Matthew 22:37-39 would apply to all sectors of life. But when it comes to complicity with Pepperdine’s COVID-19 policies, some community members seem to have abandoned the “love thy neighbor” creed on PCH. Despite Pepperdine’s adherence to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Complaining About COVID-19 Isn’t Going to Make it Go Away
California Churches Begin To Open in the Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
Art by Ashley MowreaderThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled Feb. 5 that California could not continue to ban in-person religious services in response to the pandemic, in the case of South Bay United Pentecostal Church v. Gavin Newsom, Governor of California. This ruling changed the outlooks of many churches across the state and Malibu area.While churches can hold in-person services, … [Read more...] about California Churches Begin To Open in the Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
Opinion: Keep Campus COVID-19 Free
Art by Madeline Duvall Students used to hate the stairs to the CCB, but now they miss those "Stepperdine" days. Students used to complain about how the food at Pepperdine isn’t the best, but now they miss ordering the beef kabab and talking to Sammy at the HAWC at 1 a.m. These little moments are what make Pepperdine a home away from home for many students. Unarguably, the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Keep Campus COVID-19 Free
Social Media Distributes Information and Reactions Regarding Partial Campus Reopening
Screenshot by Makena Huey Social media is at the forefront following Pepperdine’s Tuesday, Feb. 23 announcement of a partial campus reopening. Members of the Pepperdine community utilize the various platforms to distribute information and share reactions, continuing to build community virtually even as they are able to return to the Malibu campus. Due to improved COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Social Media Distributes Information and Reactions Regarding Partial Campus Reopening
