Pepperdine continues to be empty for the fall 2020 semester but remains bustling with activity online via Zoom and other formats. Although on-campus events are suspended, the Campus Life fee is still reflected by the student groups' ability to provide community events. Photo by Ali Levens Correction: The fee breakdown was incorrect in the original version of the story. The … [Read more...] about Campus Life Fee Moves Virtual: Where Your Money is Going
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Pepperdine, Malibu Prepare for Fire Season
Firefighters tend to the 2018 Woolsey Fire blaze peaking over the Santa Monica Mountains. Photos courtesy of Luis Quiroz As smoke from the 90-acre Rock Pool Fire rose over the hills of Malibu Canyon on Sunday, Aug. 16, residents of Malibu faced the chilling reality that wildfire season has yet again returned. The wildfire season, which generally takes place between … [Read more...] about Pepperdine, Malibu Prepare for Fire Season
Staff Editorial: Positivity Is Key Through Tough Times In An Online Semester
Art by Leah Bae In the days between Pepperdine's May 20 announcement of plans for an in-person semester and its July 22 announcement of an entirely online semester, students received many conflicting messages from the administration. Even though the July 22 decision was made in anticipation of Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state of California’s guidelines for colleges and … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Positivity Is Key Through Tough Times In An Online Semester
The Motivational Project Helps Pepperdine Students and Alumni Catch the Wave of Success
Senior Julia Strouk, founder of the Motivational Project, tilts her head and smiles for a portrait. The project's online presence motivated students, faculty and alumni to accomplish their aspirations for life. Photo courtesy of Julia Strouk The birth of an online platform, the Motivational Project, founded by senior Julia Strouk is helping the Pepperdine family chase after … [Read more...] about The Motivational Project Helps Pepperdine Students and Alumni Catch the Wave of Success
International Programs Moves Forward with Changes
The Florence study abroad program is shutting down for the fall along with six other abroad programs. The International Programs office has since created new priority deadlines for upcoming semesters. File photo CORRECTION: The priority deadline for IP applications is Sept. 21. The date was incorrectly reported in the original version of this story. Even after fall … [Read more...] about International Programs Moves Forward with Changes