Art by Peau PorotesanoFor years, races for public office have often been altered due to gerrymandering —the act of redrawing district lines in hopes of increasing the number of winnable seats. This tactic has been a bipartisan practice for years and has allowed candidates to win seats in a controversial way. On Oct. 3rd, the "Supreme Court [heard] oral arguments in a … [Read more...] about Gerrymandering Laws Face Redrawing
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Media Trumps All
Art by Sybil ZhangJournalists have played an important role in politics for centuries. However, in his first couple of days in office President Donald Trump has declared a war on journalists and the media, according to Julian Zelizer's article, "President Trump's dangerous war on the media," published Jan. 25 by CNN. With so much opposition already on Trump's plate, the … [Read more...] about Media Trumps All
Students Speak Out on Election Results
Image by Evelyn LeeEditor's note: The following section is a series of statements from Pepperdine students in response to the recent election of president-elect Donald Trump. These statements are directed at both the Pepperdine community and the world at large, and do not represent the opinion of Pepperdine Graphic Media — they are the opinions of the individuals who have … [Read more...] about Students Speak Out on Election Results
Waves Come Together in Walk for Unity
Photos by Cassandra Stephenson Pepperdine students, faculty and administrators came together in Upper Mullin Town Square at noon Monday for a Walk for Unity following last week's contentious presidential election. The event was organized by Freshman Heavin Hunter. Pepperdine community members were informed about this Waves in Solidarity event via an email sent out Sunday … [Read more...] about Waves Come Together in Walk for Unity
Staff Editorial: Become Conscious News Consumers
Art by Jessica RagsdaleCollege students are constantly receiving information about what is happening in the world; whether from speaking to a friend, scrolling through social media networks, participating in class discussions or seeing public service announcements. But instead of only looking at the information that comes our way, students must be more proactive in checking the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Become Conscious News Consumers