Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Pepperdine's abroad programs are one of its biggest attractions to incoming students. Year after year, the most well-known programs, which offer study opportunities all over the world — Buenos Aires, Florence, Heidelberg, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Not All Abroad Programs are Given the Same Spotlight
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Staff Editorial: Find Your Purpose in Education
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 about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. The college experience can be summed up by student life and getting through your GEs, but Pepperdine takes it one step further. We might not … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Find Your Purpose in Education
Opinion: AI is a Symptom of the Educational Problem
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Artificial Intelligence — also known as AI — is everywhere nowadays. Students use it to complete homework assignments, educators use it to generate assignment material and others use it as a therapist. The Swedish Prime … [Read more...] about Opinion: AI is a Symptom of the Educational Problem
Opinion: The Normalization of Plastic Surgery Harms Women
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In recent years, cosmetic procedures like nose jobs, Botox and lip fillers have become increasingly common, according to Women's Health. What was once rare or stigmatized is now often seen as routine maintenance, comparable to … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Normalization of Plastic Surgery Harms Women
Letter to the Editor: Everyone Needs to Chill Out About College Rankings
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues that are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. With the recent release of the 2026 U.S. News … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Everyone Needs to Chill Out About College Rankings