GLORIA SHELLER Assistant Perspectives Editor As a woman, sexual harassment is something I have to be aware of and thinking about. So why on women’s journey to independence, are they relying on others to keep them safe in sticky situations? When it comes down to it, most women are perfectly capable of avoiding the pangs of sexual assault themselves. On Penn State’s Web site, … [Read more...] about Sexual harassment possible to prevent using precautions
Students lack complex literacy skills, Pew study finds
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant Living Editor A quick peruse through the Seaver Academic Catalog takes a reader through a tour of fascinating classes: Keyboard Harmony, Analytic Geometry and Calculus II, Criminology and for the especially abstract-minded, Ancient Philosophy. These courses and their counterparts will undoubtedly catapult a Seaver graduate ahead of the rest. Or will … [Read more...] about Students lack complex literacy skills, Pew study finds
New events set up for this semester
BRITNEY MALONEYNews Assistant Following first semester’s trend, the Student Programming Board has big plans for Pepperdine students in the next few months. The committee, comprised primarily of juniors and seniors, has a variety of special events and activities projected for this semester. One upcoming event is Battle of the Bands. The competition, consisting of only … [Read more...] about New events set up for this semester
Patriotism redefined by the IRS
SHANNON KELLYPerspectives Editor The Internal Revenue Service recently sent a letter to the Graphic. How nice of them to think of us. I saw the envelope on the news desk and read the notice: “YOUNG PEOPLE MUST REPORT TAX CHEATS TO THE I.R.S. IT IS YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY.” Serious business, I’d say. I read on, (back in lowercase font) “If a family member is living beyond their … [Read more...] about Patriotism redefined by the IRS
Same country, different world
Carissa MarshWashington, D.C. Columnist “Life in drive.” That may be the latest slogan for the Ford Motor Company, but it has also been the motto for much of my adult life. However, as I prepared for my semester in D.C., it became apparent to me that there was one thing I would not be able to pack: my black 1998 Chevy Cavalier. My lack of a car was not directly my main problem … [Read more...] about Same country, different world