Art by Jackie Lopez Editor's Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Every day, the Graphic staff works hard to put out content that relies on facts, entails thorough reporting and aims to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic Reintroduces Themselves
Pepperdine’s 990 Reveals Top Paid Employees for 2021
Pepperdine released its 2021 Internal Revenue Service 990 Form, revealing Pepperdine’s highest paid employees, largest program services and total revenue and expenses from August 2021 to June 2022. Pepperdine’s total revenue for 2021 was $719,080,959, in comparison to 2020 which was $724,218,664, according to the 990. The University also had higher expenses in 2021, equaling … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s 990 Reveals Top Paid Employees for 2021
Idolatry of Self: Hurting or Helping Identity
An individual poses for a selfie on main campus in March. Students said they see students consumed by self-idolatry at Pepperdine. Photos by Lucian HimesIndividuals can make idols out of several different things — money, fame, love, work, school or friends. Or, individuals can simply view themselves as their own idol — using all their time and effort to better … [Read more...] about Idolatry of Self: Hurting or Helping Identity
Men’s Volleyball Loses in a Tight Match to UCLA
Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Joe Deluzio and senior outside hitter Akin Akinwumi go up for a block against UCLA on April 13 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves lost to the Bruins 3-1. Photos by Denver Patterson No. 9 Men’s Volleyball lost in a close match to No. 2 UCLA Bruins 3-1 on Thursday, April 13, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This puts the Waves at 16-12 on the … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Loses in a Tight Match to UCLA
Pepperdine Raises Costs for the 2023-24 Academic Year
Graphic by Haley Hoidal Seaver College’s tuition increased by 5.7% for the 2023-24 academic year — part of $90,012 total direct costs for a student living on campus, according to Pepperdine’s website. In 2022-23, the total direct cost for Seaver was $81,702 for on-campus students, according to Pepperdine’s website. “This year, the effects of inflation were just so … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Raises Costs for the 2023-24 Academic Year