Photo courtesy of Yik Yak Due to the recent racial comments made on Yik Yak, the Graphic decided to feature several responses from the Pepperdine community. Written by: Political Science Professor Jason Blakely and Senior Lilit Elechyan: Like many on campus, we are appalled and saddened by the recent wave of racist posts on Yik Yak’s Pepperdine site. These posts refer … [Read more...] about Yik Yak Commentary
Perspectives
McGraw-Hill Establishes Slavery Anti-Truths
Art by Kris HarperHistory isn’t linear; it’s an idea that we learn over time, after repeated history classes. It’s something that ebbs and flows and often repeats itself, even when we don’t want it to. Teaching history is important so that societies’ or governments’ failures aren’t repeated, but if history isn’t recorded or taught … [Read more...] about McGraw-Hill Establishes Slavery Anti-Truths
Here are our Blueprints for the Payson Utopia
Art by Peau PorotesanoMany have spoken in hushed tones about Payson Library renovations that are to come — mainly because it’s a library, where talking at full volume is not allowed. However, there is a certain elusiveness and, dare we say, sense of foreboding toward these changes only spoken of in mere whispers, like “You-Know-Who.” After all, how many … [Read more...] about Here are our Blueprints for the Payson Utopia
Corporal Punishment Needs to be Stopped
Art by Kris HarperA disturbing video was released on Oct. 26, showing a sheriff’s deputy throwing an unarmed 16-year-old student out of her seat and dragging her across the floor before handcuffing her in a high school in South Carolina. In the midst of the recent focus on police brutality, this looks like another sad reminder that the system is permeated with unjust … [Read more...] about Corporal Punishment Needs to be Stopped
Breast Cancer: Save Women, Not Boobs
Art by Brooke MuschottBreast cancer slogans, ranging from the mildly catchy to the completely inane, were everywhere this past month, as October is officially the month of breast cancer awareness. And this is a great thing; breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, will affect about 12 percent of U.S. women during their lifetime. Nothing but good can come from … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer: Save Women, Not Boobs