Ask anyone on the Pepperdine campus what the word socialism means to them and I can guarantee that you'll receive a mixed response probably ranging from confusion to even fury. Some might conjure scattered images of an inefficient Soviet-era bureaucracy consisting of long lines and red tape. Others may passionately argue that any limitations on economic freedoms are a violation … [Read more...] about Socialism sparks true development
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Staff Editorial: Caf students need to change
Despite Pepperdine's recent renewal of its contract with Sodexo the Graphic has noticed three major complaints about the food service company: excessive prices food quality that doesn't meet reasonable expectations and a method of charging that many find unfair. Essentially students think they are paying more money for smaller portions and lower quality.Students always whine … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Caf students need to change
Letter to the Editor 10/8
In previous decades Pepperdine maintained both a high academic standing and a religious identity because the country was chock-full of white middle-class Christian conservatives. Today however that formula is no longer enough. The demographics of America are changing in a way that is deadly for the university as it exists today. A Pepperdine ice-age is on the way.John Meacham … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor 10/8
Publisher addresses Christian unity
On Monday evening Stauffer Chapel hosted speaker Leonard Allen director of the Abilene Christian University Press and Leafwood Publishing. Allen lectured on the issue of unity within Christianity since the Reformation.Allen's lecture focused on Thomas Campbell's "Declaration and Address of the Christian Association of Washington in honor of the 200-year anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Publisher addresses Christian unity
Staff Editorial: Prevent common illnesses by heeding common advice
As a school and as a society we're caught between sensationalist stories of an H1N1 pandemic and reckless disregard for our health. Although health tips are flying around nearly as quickly as the influenza that inspires them the Graphic has noticed that much of this well-intentioned counsel comes across as banal and unhelpful.But judging by the 3.2 million American college … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Prevent common illnesses by heeding common advice