The Fine Print is a weekly column written by Addison Whiten addressing problems at Pepperdine in a lighthearted and real way. This week’s installment discusses some of the problems and privileges that come with living on campus at Pepperdine.
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New Students Find a Home On Campus
With COVID-19 shutting down college campuses nationwide in 2020, students have been unable to live on Pepperdine’s campus until now. First-years, sophomores and transfer students share their experience of move-in day, decorating their dorm and finding a campus community.
On-Campus Housing Numbers Break Records as HRL Finds Ways to Adapt
With 2,500 students living on campus this fall, HRL is finding new ways to cultivate community among first and second-years while prioritizing safety. RAs and SLAs take on the largest group of students to ever be housed at Pepperdine, yet they are dedicated to fulfilling their mission to lead, support and bond with their peers in the best way they can.
Pepperdine Welcomes Incoming Class of 2025 to Malibu
Pepperdine’s first-year students arrived in Malibu on Aug. 24 and participated in a week of New Student Orientation to get acquainted with campus. For some students, this week was their first time on campus.
HRL Prepares for a Fully Reopened Fall
Pepperdine Housing and Residence Life prepares to reopen in fall 2021 with full capacity for students. HRL leaders talk through the logistics of an in-person fall in regards to housing and community building.
Zeke Bongiovanni is a People Person
Senior Zeke Bongiovanni has a deep love for people and authentic connections.
Living on Campus During Fall 2020
Director of Housing Operations Robin Gore explains what the campus housing experience will look like for students staying on campus this semester.
IP Suspension Leaves Students Disappointed and Scrambling for the Fall
Students received two emails July 9 and July 22 from Dean Michael Feltner providing an update on International Programs, and all international programs were suspended. IP students discussed how the suspension has impacted them.
Freedom Fight: HRL and Ethical Misconduct
Housing and Residence Life came under fire for rehiring “unethical” staff members
How Pepperdine’s Alcohol Policy Works
News flash: No alcohol is allowed on campus. But students may not know there is one exception to that rule, or that Pepperdine was considered a party school not too long ago.
