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Black Student Association Plans for the Spring Semester

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BSA members enjoy one last event together after they found out school will be moved to remote instruction in March 2020. The event consisted of congratulating seniors, reflecting and praying together. Photos courtesy of Paige Singleton Black Student Association continue to adjust to the online world for its members. Junior Underclassman Liaison Aniah Weaks said BSA will … [Read more...] about Black Student Association Plans for the Spring Semester

Pepp Community Seeks Spiritual Connection During Virtual Semester

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Art by Ally ArmstrongAs students, faculty and staff usher in another semester of exclusively virtual events, community members continue to have their faiths impacted by Zoom fatigue and a lack of in-person connection.The online fall semester led to lower engagement in student-led ministry and difficulty connecting to others for many students, said Rachel Collins, assistant … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Seeks Spiritual Connection During Virtual Semester

Out-of-State Students Search for a Connection With Peers

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Junior Blake Farley studies outside a coffee shop in his hometown of Searcy, Ark., with a local friend Jan. 22. Farley said he has made an effort to connect with local friends while at home. Photo courtesy of Blake Farley College life surrounds junior Religion major Blake Farley, who lives in Searcy, Ark. Searcy is home to not just Farley and his family, but also Harding … [Read more...] about Out-of-State Students Search for a Connection With Peers

Pepperdine Community Reflects on Potential Uses of Zoom Post-Pandemic

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Graphic by Ashley MowreaderWith issues like Zoom fatigue, lack of student engagement and hunger for in-person connection, many students and professors may be eager to leave Zoom or a hybrid modality behind.Professors, administrators and students said they have mixed feelings about whether virtual learning should continue to be used once in-person classes resume: some think it … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Reflects on Potential Uses of Zoom Post-Pandemic