I couldn’t really tell you what my favorite movie is, but I can say that Dustin Hoffman’s first shot to fame, “The Graduate,” is pretty high up on my list. Hoffman plays the protagonist, Benjamin Braddock, the big-shot college student who, after being the university track star, ladies’ man, award scholar and even the editor of the school paper, graduates and finds himself … [Read more...] about Life lessons ‘The Graduate’ taught me
Perspectives
Speed bumps hurt our safety
For those of us who use motorized vehicles, Pepperdine’s Malibu campus became far less welcoming over the past several months. The ever-increasing on-campus population has made parking difficult for those of us who live here and a real struggle for those who commute. There is little that can be done immediately to fix that issue, since building new parking areas takes time and … [Read more...] about Speed bumps hurt our safety
Face Off: Do the new speed bumps on campus help or hurt us?
HURT: I hate Pepperdine’s new speed bumps. Especially the one at the CCB round-a-bout. My car bottoms-out every single time, even when I slow way down. I pay enough money to go to Pepperdine to not also have to pay to have my car and tires fixed! I understand the need for speed bumps in urging students to slow down, but I think the amount of speed bumps on campus now is … [Read more...] about Face Off: Do the new speed bumps on campus help or hurt us?
Staff Editorial: Graphic staff busts media myths & misconceptions
Art by Sacha Irick Dear reader, As the 2013 fall semester of the Graphic wraps up with this issue, our staff decided now would be prime time to debunk some of the myths and misconceptions that we’ve encountered around campus. Below are a list of commonly asked questions that we felt compelled to answer. Q: Why do you publicize the university’s negative press? A: … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Graphic staff busts media myths & misconceptions
Face Off: Should the United States get involved in Syria?
NO: I would prefer to avoid military presence in Syria, specifically any policy that puts “boots on the ground.” However, punitive strikes may be necessary if the Syrian government is lying to the U.S. about using chemical weapons on civilians. Obama is right to carefully consider the situation but should seek approval from Congress before declaring war on Syria. Washington … [Read more...] about Face Off: Should the United States get involved in Syria?