Students sit in Elkins Auditorium for HUM 212 with Professor Bryan Givens on March 7. Pepperdine lifted its mask mandate March 7, allowing community members — regardless of vaccination status — to choose whether they wanted to wear a face covering. Photo by Lydia Duperier Pepperdine lifted its mask mandate March 7, allowing students and staff, regardless of vaccination … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Returns to Maskless Life
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Pepperdine Parents Express Opinions on the Partial Reopening
Art by Ally Armstrong Students, athletes and faculty members voiced their opinions about the partial reopening of Pepperdine's campus, but what about parents? Parents come from a unique perspective on remote instruction during the pandemic. They said they want their students to stay safe but also want them to learn in the most effective way possible. “I think it’s time … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Parents Express Opinions on the Partial Reopening
Seaver Students Success Stats Soar in a Remote Semester
Junior Public Relations Major Allie Coates' home on a sunny afternoon. Coates' living room is a place to socialize and study with her roommates. Photo Courtesy of Allie CoatesBehind every success, there are countless hours of hard work, sacrifices and adjustments — especially during COVID-19.After delivering its first fully remote semester, Seaver College saw 371 Seaver … [Read more...] about Seaver Students Success Stats Soar in a Remote Semester
Pepperdine Plans To Open Indoor, In-Person Classes Starting April 6
Pepperdine's Malibu campus above Upper Dorm Row in August 2020. Pepperdine plans to open for in-person classes at a limited capacity but will not offer residential living. Photo by Ali Levens In a March 16 Special President’s Briefing, President Jim Gash announced that Pepperdine plans to hold voluntary indoor, in-person classes at limited capacity starting April 6. Despite … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Plans To Open Indoor, In-Person Classes Starting April 6
Staff Editorial: Now That Campus Is Reopening, Let’s Keep It That Way
Art by Samantha Miller Students can return to campus, but not all are able to. The California Department of Public Health guidelines granted the University permission to partially open campus because the case rate of LA County hit 20.0 per 100,000 residents, according to an email from the Public Relations Office on Feb. 23. Students cannot control the campus gates. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Now That Campus Is Reopening, Let’s Keep It That Way
