Art by Madeline Duvall As undergraduate students gear up for another semester of online learning, one question lingers: Why is Seaver College increasing tuition?Many students voiced their disdain on social media for the 3% increase, calling it immoral in the face of a global health and economic crisis. Others insisted online learning is not equal in value to in-person … [Read more...] about Opinion: Seaver’s Unfair Tuition Raise Reveals a Disconnect Between Students and Administrators
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Give Students an Online Option for Fall 2020
Art by Madeline DuvallUncertainty is the word on everyone’s lips, pens and keyboards lately. No one can definitively say how the coronavirus will affect the world in the coming months — regardless of how much planning, praying or predicting takes place.Pepperdine recently announced its plan to resume in-person instruction in the fall, provided that LA moves into … [Read more...] about Give Students an Online Option for Fall 2020
Inequality: What It’s Like to Be Black During COVID-19
Junior George Preston wears gloves, a durag and a mask to protect himself from COVID-19 as he steps out into his neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama. Photo Courtesy of George Preston. “Racial health disparities have been a problem for decades, if not centuries, and nothing's been done about it,” said Roslyn Satchel, scholar-activist and Communication professor. “I wonder if … [Read more...] about Inequality: What It’s Like to Be Black During COVID-19
Refocus on Gratitude
Art by Ally ArmstrongEntering my senior year, I had one goal in mind: make every day memorable. As what I like to call a lazy extrovert — meaning I love being around other people, once you pull me out of the house — this posed a unique challenge. It meant resisting the urge to spend my free hours buried under blankets and instead seek out adventures with my close … [Read more...] about Refocus on Gratitude
There Is No Correct Hobby During Quarantine, So Find Yours
Right now, students around the world feel the painstaking combination of restlessness and anxiety. The expectation of being a full-time student amid a pandemic is a substantial weight. Many students return to homes that are financially unstable, mentally oppressive or isolating. Without school as an escape, these unprecedented times create a lack of control and stability.If the … [Read more...] about There Is No Correct Hobby During Quarantine, So Find Yours