Art by Brooke Muschott "I wouldn't date a guy who didn't open the door for me," said 15-year-old me. I had been taught to believe that if a guy didn't pay on a date, open the car door or offer his coat when it's chilly outside, he was disrespecting me. As I got older, however, I realized that sometimes, the guy who offered me his coat was also constantly objectifying me and … [Read more...] about True chivalry respects all people
Perspectives
Feminism is More Than Victoria’s Secret
Art by Kris Harper Although the flurry of ogling women at the Victoria's Secret annual “fashion show” has abated since the Christmas season, its remnants are present in the rubble of hyper-feminine girl power. Posts on Tumblr, BuzzFeed and conversations in the common rooms of Pepperdine chronicle the mental inventory of Millennial feminists who spout the merits of Taylor … [Read more...] about Feminism is More Than Victoria’s Secret
Reject Serial Apathy
Art by Brooke Muschott If you've been on the Internet in the past year, you've noticed the hype around true-crime stories like those featured on "Serial" and "Making a Murderer." Season one of "Serial" was downloaded more than 100 million times, according to the New York Times Nov. 2, 2015 article "Pandora to Stream 'Serial' Podcast", and "Making a Murderer" has quickly … [Read more...] about Reject Serial Apathy
Cologne Attacks Precipitate Immigration Debate
Art by Brooke Muschott In the U.S., as well as in other countries that plan on resettling refugees, there is a worry that allowing refugees in creates too drastic of a danger to national safety. The issue of letting Syrian refugees into the U.S. has become an extensively discussed and polarizing matter on social media in the last couple of months. In Europe, similar … [Read more...] about Cologne Attacks Precipitate Immigration Debate
In Remembrance of Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson
Photo by Zach LeEditor's note: Traditionally this space in the Perspectives section is used for the Staff Editorial and the 'Bu Yorker. However, in light of recent tragedies and the effect it has has on the Pepperdine community, we at the Graphic decided to use this space to honor Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson through the voices of those who knew them.This past winter … [Read more...] about In Remembrance of Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson