When I think about airplanes, I fondly think about the hours I spent with my dad traveling to New York to visit my grandparents. I think about the one glorious time that my dad and I met the Black Eyed Peas on an airplane. I think about the little bag of perfectly salted pretzels the stewardess offers each passenger and the often-unexpected connections I have formed with … [Read more...] about An Ode to Airplanes
Perspectives
Staff Editorial: The Graphic Stands By PCH Car Crash Video
After the multiple-vehicle crash on Pacific Coast Highway on Feb. 9, involving four Dance in Flight members and seven members of Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball Team, the Graphic received video from two student journalists from the scene and used it as a storytelling tool in its coverage of the crash. People reached out to us, concerned that the video was unethical to publish … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic Stands By PCH Car Crash Video
Search for Parking Solutions
Art by Ally ArmstrongParking on campus has a notorious reputation. For those who commute, circling campus in search of that one spot to squeeze in to is a weekly routine. "Pepperdine needs more parking on campus. Finding parking after 8 a.m. is nearly impossible some days," Vice President of Finance Raymond Mora said.Pepperdine's scenic and mountainous campus earns it the … [Read more...] about Search for Parking Solutions
Encounter Different Perspectives
Art by Ally ArmstrongIn today's world, disagreements are not hard to come by. The "United" States of America seems to be more of a sentiment of the past than a reality of today. Conflict is exhausting, and it is tempting to insulate oneself from disagreement simply for the sake of sanity.There is a growing need, however, for people to do exactly the opposite of what this urge … [Read more...] about Encounter Different Perspectives
Staff Editorial: Pepp Must Unite Against Hate
Art by Caitlin Roark This year, Pepperdine has shown more than ever our community can unite and support each other in love through the hardest of times. This spirit of solidarity was demonstrated again through Pepperdine’s response to the group of protesters who picketed outside the university Monday, Feb. 11. How our community responded to the church protesters should set … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepp Must Unite Against Hate