Photos Courtesy of Ryan Osborn Everything you need to know about what is happening in Hong Kong right now When Britain “returned” Hong Kong back to China on July 1, 1997, a principle of “one country, two systems” was implemented. Hong Kong would not practice China’s socialist system, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region would maintain its capitalist system for 50 … [Read more...] about Democracy is Not a Will of the West
Perspectives
How Dare We Celebrate Columbus Day
On Monday, Oct. 13, the nation celebrated Columbus Day — a vague recognition of the discovery of a land already inhabited by hundreds of complex civilizations. On Tuesday, students fill the amphitheater to sing praises to a benevolent God under the iron-cast statue of this harbinger of genocide. On Wednesday, I ask myself if we give ourselves too much credit in … [Read more...] about How Dare We Celebrate Columbus Day
In Defense of the Graphic
Photo by Whitney Irick For those wondering why it is necessary for the Graphic to cover stories such as student DUIs, let me explain. The Graphic covers news, which are stories deemed newsworthy by elements including timing, significance, proximity, prominence, conflict and human interest. Pepperdine is a small campus and dry one on top of that. So, when a serious car … [Read more...] about In Defense of the Graphic
Book Censorship Halts Social Progress
Art by Sacha Irick I’m just a bit obsessed with the written word. As an English major, that might be obvious. However, even people who aren’t reading books every day for their major classes still enjoy a good book every now and then. People connect to writing in a way that can sometimes not be truly explained or understood. Authors can express loss, heartbreak, joy and … [Read more...] about Book Censorship Halts Social Progress
Nam Knows Best: Noms for Nam
Fine dining at our dear old Waves Cafeteria So sue me: I love the Caf. I love Marina who always asks me if I’ve had my coffee yet. I love the sample cups by the salad bar. I love the salad bar. I love the french fries. I love the bowl of Craisins because they are perfect if you just need something sweet and want to fool yourself into thinking you're eating a fruit but you're … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Noms for Nam