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Sharon Beard

Waves Church, University Church Reflect a Shifting Pepperdine

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University Church of Christ Malibu (UCC) had been Pepperdine University’s sole on-campus Church of Christ for over 53 years, but that changed when Waves Church began in Fall 2023. The announcement of Waves Church’s establishment was made during a Sunday morning worship service at University Church in June of 2023. Waves Church officially opened about two months later Aug. … [Read more...] about Waves Church, University Church Reflect a Shifting Pepperdine

Good News: Finding Light in Journalism

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Over the course of my time as a student at Pepperdine, I have written a good news once a semester. They've ranged from how I rediscovered my love for art to why I love the chairs on main campus.But, when I think about it, the best news I can find in college, I find in journalism. I've loved telling stories since I was little, but I didn't realize until college that this could … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Light in Journalism

Reporting Sexual Misconduct: How Pepperdine Handles the Process

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Content Warning: This story contains explicit descriptions of a reported sexual assault.Editor’s note: *Names have been changed to Jane Doe and John Smith to protect the individuals’ privacy.It was March 2022.Jane Doe* was studying abroad when she and her friends decided to go out for the night.Fellow Pepperdine student, John Smith,* was going out the same night, … [Read more...] about Reporting Sexual Misconduct: How Pepperdine Handles the Process

Pepperdine Enforces COVID-19 Protocols During Remote Instruction

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Graphic by Ashley Mowreader No drinking in the dorms. No smoking on campus. No parking in the faculty lot. Most of Pepperdine's rules are clear and understandable for students, but COVID-19 regulations have students confused on the disciplinary action they may face for breaking protocol. The Pepperdine Student Code of Conduct and subsequent COVID-19 policies apply to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Enforces COVID-19 Protocols During Remote Instruction

Pepp Updates Student Code of Conduct for Title IX and COVID-19

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Graphic by Ashley MowreaderA graphic depicting a search into the Pepperdine Student Code of Conduct.Pepperdine updated its Student Code of Conduct with changes to the Sexual Misconduct Policy and the Good Samaritan Policy as well as the creation of COVID-19 Interim Protocol for students.On Aug. 21, Dean of Students Mark Davis announced the changes as a follow-up to President … [Read more...] about Pepp Updates Student Code of Conduct for Title IX and COVID-19