"Democracy and justice is based in, 'how do we speak?' What are we trying to do with our words?" said Adrielle Lanae, a Pepperdine junior and International Relations major. Lanae's interest and pursuit of justice is inspired by her very international background that makes it difficult for her to answer the question of where she is from. Her love and value for words come from … [Read more...] about The Graph (Special): S2, Ep2: Waves Wellness
Opinion: When It Comes to Fashion, Students Should Choose Quality Over Quantity
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As a young woman, I am active on popular social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. I love to scroll throughout the official pages of fashion designers and fashion magazines. It is very obvious to me that … [Read more...] about Opinion: When It Comes to Fashion, Students Should Choose Quality Over Quantity
How Disabled Students With Mobility Needs Access Pepperdine and USC
Despite the picturesque view, the hilly terrain of Pepperdine University poses a challenge for mobility compared to other universities in Los Angeles, like the University of Southern California (USC).While Pepperdine offers some accommodations for mobility issues, such as free on-campus shuttle transportation, its offerings have some drawbacks, according to previous Graphic … [Read more...] about How Disabled Students With Mobility Needs Access Pepperdine and USC
The Graph (Special): S6, Ep1: Waves Wellness
"Celiac was the tipping point," said Casey Bechert, senior Integrated Marketing and Communication major at Pepperdine. Diagnosed with Celiac disease at 13 following a viral illness, Bechert underwent multiple tests and diets before receiving the diagnosis which changed her perspective on health and autoimmunity. She said the condition left her more vulnerable to other … [Read more...] about The Graph (Special): S6, Ep1: Waves Wellness
The Graph (Special): S5, Ep3: Waves Wellness
“Health is a crown that only the sick can see, and that all the healthy wear," said Makenzie Homrich, senior Economics major at Pepperdine. Homrich was diagnosed with Rathke's Cleft Cyst after three years of symptoms and a sudden vision loss at the end of her junior year. Following her diagnosis, Homrich had to undergo multiple MRIs, meet with multiple doctors and eventually … [Read more...] about The Graph (Special): S5, Ep3: Waves Wellness