Image by Evelyn LeeEditor's note: The following section is a series of statements from Pepperdine students in response to the recent election of president-elect Donald Trump. These statements are directed at both the Pepperdine community and the world at large, and do not represent the opinion of Pepperdine Graphic Media — they are the opinions of the individuals who have … [Read more...] about Students Speak Out on Election Results
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Letter to the Editor: The Armenian Student Association Reaches Out
On November 14, 2016, Pepperdine University’s Center for Faith and Learning decided that our campus was an appropriate stage for the prominent Armenian genocide-denier Mahir Zeynalov. He is a voice against the 2.1 million Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians who were brutally massacred by the premeditated measures of the Young Turk Regime. How can we expect to raise up a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: The Armenian Student Association Reaches Out
Avoid Unrealistic Expectations of Beauty
Art by Jessica RagsdaleThis piece is the counter to another Plastic Surgery piece, found here.By almost every measure, surgical body enhancement is a phenomenon steadily on the rise in the United States.There has been "a steady increase in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures in the United States," according to, "Botox Injections Have Jumped 700% Since 2000," … [Read more...] about Avoid Unrealistic Expectations of Beauty
Cosmetic Surgery Doesn’t Negate Feminism
Art by Jessica Ragsdale This piece is the counter to another Plastic Surgery piece, found here. The question of whether or not plastic surgeries are a feminist issue has been a hot topic recently. On October 3, Buzzfeed released a video called "Should I Get Botox" on their Snapchat story following a 33-year-old comedian, Rose Surnow. She was beginning to see lines on her … [Read more...] about Cosmetic Surgery Doesn’t Negate Feminism
Professors and President Benton Respond to President-elect Trump’s Win
Image by Evelyn LeeEditor's note: The following section is a series of statements from Pepperdine professors and President Andrew K. Benton in response to the recent election of president-elect Donald Trump. These statements are directed at both the Pepperdine community and the world at large, and do not represent the opinion of Pepperdine Graphic Media — they are the … [Read more...] about Professors and President Benton Respond to President-elect Trump’s Win