Art by Samantha MillerThe Feb. 6 edition of the Graphic reported that former Pepperdine Law School Dean Kenneth Starr and recent Senior Fellow appointee to the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, Andrew Puzder, carry ties to President Donald J. Trump.When a figure of such controversy occupies the most powerful office in the country and two national news stories from the last … [Read more...] about Trump Ties Threaten Pepperdine’s Credibility
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Staff Editorial: Opinionated Journalism is Unethical Journalism
Art by Madeline Duvall Last week’s news story about Kenneth Starr received criticism in the days following its publishing. “Hey Pepperdine Graphic, this is not someone you want to promote as associated with the university,” commented Facebook user Darin Campbell. Another user, Den Herring mirrored Campbell's sentiment: “Is this an appropriate flex?” These comments reflect … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Opinionated Journalism is Unethical Journalism
You Don’t Need to Be Special
I'm not special. Every time I finally give myself a chance to not be busy, I realize this fact about myself, and it frees me from the anchors I have tied to my sense of identity and self-worth. Keeping busy with various activities and interests does not provide a sufficient definition of who I am. Being a freshman, I remember going through the college application process … [Read more...] about You Don’t Need to Be Special
Your Hero May Be a Rapist
Art by Madeline DuvallIn 2003 in Vail, Colorado, shortly after Kobe Bryant’s marriage to Vanessa Bryant and the birth of his first daughter, a 19-year-old girl accused Bryant of holding her down by her neck and whispering "You aren't going to tell anyone" into her ear as he raped her. DNA evidence concluded that she had Bryant's sperm inside of her and lacerations on her … [Read more...] about Your Hero May Be a Rapist
Show Urgency in Wanting to Improve Diversity Issues
Pepperdine is infamous for its rocky relationship with diversity and inclusion such as the LGBTQ+ freedom wall scandal and racial microaggressions. Students have protested and outcried for progress, but is Pepperdine actively trying to change or just pacifying the masses of the students? Pepperdine and students need to evaluate whether their programs are producing tangible … [Read more...] about Show Urgency in Wanting to Improve Diversity Issues