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Opinion: Seaver’s Unfair Tuition Raise Reveals a Disconnect Between Students and Administrators

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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

‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually

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Lydia Parker discusses how female pharaohs used art and textual work to create a new identity for themselves.Photos by Caroline SharplessStudents and faculty joined together to present “An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts,” on Friday, April 17. This free virtual event, held live over Zoom, gave students an opportunity to perform remotely, due to the cancellation of … [Read more...] about ‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually

Optimize Online Education with Interpersonal Learning Opportunities, Research Suggests

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Art by Elizabeth BrummerSince early March, over 300 American universities have canceled in-person instruction and moved completely to an online platform. While many students and professors continue to express challenges to remote learning, science offers some solutions.A recent study found that both students and professors believe personalized learning experiences are key to … [Read more...] about Optimize Online Education with Interpersonal Learning Opportunities, Research Suggests

The New Normal for Students, Parents and Teachers

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O'Jean and Carter Sharp study from their home table after LAUSD schools switched to remote learning. Photo courtesy of Michelle Sharp “You won't break, you're gonna get through this, you're not gonna break.” This is what Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) parent, Michelle Sharp, is telling herself throughout week three into remote learning. Sharp is a single … [Read more...] about The New Normal for Students, Parents and Teachers