Art by Cara TangTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.In 2025, the Trump Administration attacked federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Pepperdine University’s lack of overt support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on its … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Affirm DEI
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Letter from the Editor: Share Diverse Opinions
Transparency Item: Letters from the editor are based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer, in this case Perspectives Editor Ashley Burton. Last semester, I started writing for the Perspectives section of the Graphic. I quickly found my stride writing about often politically charged topics. These topics varied, whether they concerned the protection … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: Share Diverse Opinions
Rave: Rate My Professors Matters
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.The first year of college often feels like walking into a system with unwritten rules. Lecture halls are bigger, expectations are higher and suddenly every course feels unfamiliar.Unlike high school, where students get assigned … [Read more...] about Rave: Rate My Professors Matters
Rave: Why Pepperdine Needs a Football Team
Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer. There is no better way to show school spirit than with a football team. As students approach the college application process, campus culture and school pride play a major role in deciding where to attend. Tailgates and packed stadiums cheering your team on are defining parts of the traditional college … [Read more...] about Rave: Why Pepperdine Needs a Football Team
Opinion: Students Should Use Physical Media
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Everyone consumes media differently. Many people use digital media, such as streaming services, while some use physical media instead. Programs like Spotify and Apple Music are still some of the most subscribed to music … [Read more...] about Opinion: Students Should Use Physical Media





