Art by Madeline DuvallInternational praise for nurses, doctors, first responders, truck drivers and grocery store workers continue as the coronavirus pandemic roars on.For many, this is the first time their work is acknowledged as essential for others, a stark reminder that their job is to risk their own life to try to save a stranger’s.But as this recognition gains … [Read more...] about Thank Us For Our Service Every Day
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Graphic Print Edition: March 26, 2020
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‘It’s Quite Eerie’: Campus Now a Ghost Town With Few Students and Major COVID-19 Restrictions
Time lapse video shows barely anyone in sight at Pepperdine on March 23, one week after students were required to move out due to coronavirus concerns. Video by Vernie Covarrubias & Kayiu Wong Photos by Vernie Covarrubias Now that almost all students have moved off campus, the university is a ghost town: buildings are completely empty, not a soul can be found on main … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Quite Eerie’: Campus Now a Ghost Town With Few Students and Major COVID-19 Restrictions
Off-Campus Students Face a Decision: Stay Put, or Pay Dead Rent
Four students sit on the roof of their off-campus housing at Calamigos Ranch. Photos courtesy of Brittany Bryant When campus closed two weeks ago, on-campus students packed boxes to return to their permanent residences. Meanwhile, those who live off campus mulled over a choice they had to make: stay in their apartments — and confront the uncertainty of travel … [Read more...] about Off-Campus Students Face a Decision: Stay Put, or Pay Dead Rent
Where Is the Fear?
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni COVID-19 is a virus changing the tone of a generation. It is real, and it is a pandemic worthy of being treated as such because of its unique strain and rapid spread — but it's not. Why can one go online to see news reports of beaches in Florida and California packed with spring-breakers and watch videos of college-aged students proudly saying, … [Read more...] about Where Is the Fear?