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
Perspectives
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
Domestic Abuse is Everyone’s Concern
I witnessed domestic abuse as a child. Ray Rice’s physical abuse of his then fiancée, Janay Palmer Rice, hit too close to home, for myself and the thousands of others who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse. When I was in third grade I lived in a domestic violence shelter with my mom and two younger brothers. This shelter was designed to be a safe, hideaway for … [Read more...] about Domestic Abuse is Everyone’s Concern