Art by Christine Nelson With the recent box office success of movies like "The Dark Knight" trilogy and "Avengers: Age of Ultron," it has become clear that superhero stories carry clout in the entertainment world. And yet despite their remarkable success, most people still write off superhero films and comic books as lacking depth of story. While I will be the first to … [Read more...] about We Need a (Super)hero
Go Out and Do Nothing
Photo by Rachal Marquez My favorite professor with whom I have ever taken a class had a tendency to turn our in-class discussions into talks that mattered far beyond the classroom. Discussions in this class ranged from the importance of naming cats to the interplay between philosophy and colors. One day during class, this professor gave a piece of advice that has probably … [Read more...] about Go Out and Do Nothing
Letter to the Editor
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Dear Pepperdine, Stop hiring contemptible and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
‘The Revenant’ Bares Impressive Talent
Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox Another highly anticipated film with a talented director and all-star cast, "The Revenant" has already garnered substantial critical and commercial success. The 1820s wilderness survival story has already won some 29 awards and has accumulated a notable 12 Academy Award nominations. These are awards and nominations well deserved; "The … [Read more...] about ‘The Revenant’ Bares Impressive Talent
In Response to Recent Statements
Sometime Monday, signs were placed in Waves Cafe. These signs refer to a Pepperdine student writing in the Graphic his opinion that the value of a Pepperdine degree is lessened by intentionally increasing diversity among the student body. The writing that the signs are referring to was a letter to the editor published in 2013. Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are … [Read more...] about In Response to Recent Statements
