Art by Ally Armstrong Typically bustling Pepperdine locations like Payson Library and Alumni Park remain closed, and the University continues to prohibit off-campus students from entering campus absent an exception. Other universities in the area mirrored Pepperdine's decision to shut down campus and its resources as a result of Los Angeles County health orders. Following … [Read more...] about Pepp Campus to Remain Closed Due to LA County Health Orders
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Pepperdine Athletics Continues Battle Against COVID-19
(Pictured left to right) Sophomore setter Isabel Zelaya, junior runner and Sports Editor Karl Winter, senior center Coleman Carpenter, senior midfielder Joelle Anderson and sophomore runner Skyler Danley. Graphic by Ali Levens The Athletics Department's plan to bring student-athletes back to campus safely continues to move forward as on-campus student-athletes … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Continues Battle Against COVID-19
‘Out of Our Pattern Entirely’: The City of Malibu Adapts to LA County COVID-19 Guidelines
Art by Ally ArmstrongPhotos by Emily ShawBlanket and loungewear store Barefoot Dreams, among a few other new local businesses, didn't exactly get the grand opening it planned for, delaying its launch in the midst of a pandemic.Effective March 19, the Los Angeles County Health Office issued an order requiring the closure of non-essential retail businesses. A couple of months … [Read more...] about ‘Out of Our Pattern Entirely’: The City of Malibu Adapts to LA County COVID-19 Guidelines
Students Call Awareness to Homelessness
Photo by Cassandra Stephenson This year, Pepperdine is partnering with the national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness movement to host an awareness week of their own. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is a nationally recognized event that typically takes place the week before Thanksgiving every year, according to the National Homelessness website. “We are partnering … [Read more...] about Students Call Awareness to Homelessness
Malibu Community Comes Together to Help Homeless
Infograph by Ella Gonzalez Concern for Malibu's homeless population has prompted the Malibu and Pepperdine communities to offer opportunities to residents and students to help provide adequate resources, like shelter and food, for the homeless. The homeless populations of LA County, especially in affluent communities like Malibu and Santa Monica, have increased from 8,371 in … [Read more...] about Malibu Community Comes Together to Help Homeless