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Perspectives

Wave Goodbye to Camp Pepperdine

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Art by Peau PorotesanoEditor’s note: The Staff Editorial is an opinion piece we at the Graphic publishes each week in the Perspectives section. These pieces are from our staff as a whole and reflect our diverse but unified views about topics we think are important, both on and off campus, as they relate to Pepperdine. __________Congratulations, freshmen! You have survived … [Read more...] about Wave Goodbye to Camp Pepperdine

Back to School Minimalism: The Joy’s in the Details

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Art by Peau PorotesanoWritten by Jessica Ragsdale The process of moving back to campus every year can bring with it a few questions. As students begin dragging full, heavy boxes up the steps of their dorms, one question is often asked: “How did I end up with all of this stuff?” Books, clothing, bedding, and electronics add up quickly and heavily. This question and … [Read more...] about Back to School Minimalism: The Joy’s in the Details

Anti-Semitism Rises, but it won’t Stop Me

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Art by Kris HarperMy dad went to Israel for his first time this year, while on a layover in London, he sent me a text telling about how the airport’s Starbucks sells wine and beer. I’m still not sure if that was a warning from him, telling me to keep my cool while ordering drinks from a London Starbucks, or if it was his way of expressing how little things like … [Read more...] about Anti-Semitism Rises, but it won’t Stop Me

London Just Called and it Won’t Stop Crying

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Editors note: Due to a procedural error, this story was written on April 9, 2015 but was not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion.Art by Chris Chen My parents were both wearing their sunglasses inside LAX. I hadn’t met most of the London program yet, and I am sure some of the kids were a bit confused. But I knew my parents’ tactics –– … [Read more...] about London Just Called and it Won’t Stop Crying