Perspectives

America woke up, fought a hard uphill battle and achieved political change. Then it seems some decided to take a nap or become indifferent to the war that continues to rage against racism. The battle for social change has taken far too long and produced far too few results. The alarm that rang loud enough to wake those in slumber came in the form of the shot that took Trayvon … [Read more...] about Conversation can conquer ignorance and conditioning

Dear Grace, Finals are coming up and I have no idea how I am going to pass my classes! Studying seems impossible, but if I don’t do something fast, I fear my resulting 1.8 grade point average will be insufficient in maintaining my scholarship and prolonging my career at Pepperdine. Spring Fever Dear Spring Fever, Who knew there were only four weeks of school remaining? I too … [Read more...] about Spring fever sets in for students: Don’t fight it!

For the past four years, I have lived in a bubble. If you are reading this article, I believe you have been, too. In less than a month, my bubble will finally burst with the gentle prodding of a diploma. As I approach the end of my final year at Pepperdine, I have had a certain epiphany. Life in the Malibubble offers the best of both worlds. I would go so far as to say that … [Read more...] about Senior mulls over life in the ‘Malibubble’

Editor’s Note: Lauren Herr, junior and Career Center employee collaborated with other student employees Bud Davis and Jordan Grimwood, to write this Letter to the Editor. Last week’s Graphic staff editorial, “Facing the employment front lines, grads call out for real advocates,” voiced concern over the Pepperdine University Seaver College Career Center’s ability to help … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Career Center responds

I’d like you to take a journey with me, into an imaginary land of adventure. Close your eyes — yes, have your roommate or prospective lover read the rest to you — and envision a place where there is no such thing as convo credit. Nowhere can there be seen crowds of apathetic students waiting in line with their ID cards, and no signs advertising ambiguously-titled events. Not a … [Read more...] about Spirituality thrives when voluntary