Photo by Kayiu Wong A parent of a Pepperdine graduate student filed a lawsuit against Pepperdine for tuition, housing and Campus Life fees paid for the spring and summer 2020 semesters. The lawsuit, filed June 6, claims after Pepperdine went remote March 15, the University did not issue refunds for tuition, housing and the Campus Life fee for the spring semester as well … [Read more...] about Grad Parent Sues Pepperdine over Spring and Summer 2020 Tuition and Fees
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‘Why Would You, a Queer Student, Come to Pepperdine?’
Why would a queer student come to a university that Princeton Review had ranked in 2014 as one of the most unfriendly LGBTQ+ universities in the United States? Here are a few responses from queer students on why they made the decision to attend Pepperdine and what factors they considered when committing to this university. "I came to Pepperdine because I felt that out of all … [Read more...] about ‘Why Would You, a Queer Student, Come to Pepperdine?’
Passing Time in a Pandemic: Students Explore New Interests in the Midst of Quarantine
Art by Gabby DiGiovanniAs students finish their semesters remotely due to Pepperdine's switch to online classes, some students are now faced with ample downtime between classes and schoolwork. With extracurriculars and in-person socializing no longer an option, students are taking steps to find joy, peace and self-expression amidst the uncertainty.Without access to fitness … [Read more...] about Passing Time in a Pandemic: Students Explore New Interests in the Midst of Quarantine
SGA Plans to Launch New Website Amid Calls for Transparency
Vice President of Administration Natalia Escobedo (right) listens to President Meredith McCune (left) speak at the January 15 Senate Meeting. Photo by Julie LeePepperdine’s Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the launch of its new website Wednesday, Feb. 5, as part of an effort to address criticisms of their transparency during its fall 2019 impeachment … [Read more...] about SGA Plans to Launch New Website Amid Calls for Transparency
Insider’s Look: Understand the Art of Effective Studying
Photos by Phyllis YuThere are only 24 hours in a day, and as a college student, it can be difficult to squeeze studying into these precious hours when there are so many other activities to participate in.There are many different activities and extracurriculars like Greek life and clubs that provide opportunities for students to serve their community, socialize and immerse … [Read more...] about Insider’s Look: Understand the Art of Effective Studying
