Nicholas Mah Thank God. We may soon have a serious publication on this campus, one that will “through consistent and factual reporting … create awareness of the politics in the classrooms and in the university. (not The Graphic.) We may soon have a monthly conservative paper that will “cover issues like homosexuality in a way that reflects that.” We will soon have a paper to … [Read more...] about A situation that needs a little review
Looking beyond the glassy surface
Christina Littlefield “Free your mind, and the rest will follow.” I don’t usually make a habit of quoting from En Vogue, but this time the girls have the right idea. In the past few weeks, the Graphic has printed several controversial stories, such as junior Liorah Stuchiner’s decision to pose nude in Playboy, the university’s decision to discontinue selling condoms in the … [Read more...] about Looking beyond the glassy surface
Oscar night forgets to honor those fighting in real life drama
By Kyle JorreyOpinions Editor Four hours and 16 minutes. That’s how long last week’s Oscars lasted. Two. That’s the number of times Hollywood’s elite found it in their hearts to mention the events of Sept. 11 and recognize the war effort in Afghanistan. And of those two, one, made by superstar actor Tom Cruise, was used to preempt the heartfelt statement — “We need … [Read more...] about Oscar night forgets to honor those fighting in real life drama
A message from the Graphic staff
Several departments, professors and students have contacted The Graphic and have expressed confusion about a possible new campus publication, The Pepperdine Review. The editors and reporters of The Graphic want to clear up this confusion to ensure that our reputation and credibility are not adversely affected. The Graphic, the officially sanctioned student newspaper of … [Read more...] about A message from the Graphic staff
Assisted suicide: A patient’s right, or murder?
PRO & CON The choice of whether to live or die should be left up to suffering patients and their families, not to the federal government.By Dylan MurphyStaff Writer Patients lie suffering, waiting to die in hospitals across America. Drugs are not enough. Pain invades their bodies, and the monotonous sounds of monitors accompany the beats of dying hearts. Lying alone, they … [Read more...] about Assisted suicide: A patient’s right, or murder?