Perspectives

Staff Editorial: We at the Graphic have noticed that excitement surrounding the big Spring Concert is decidedly nonexistent. And this lack of enthusiasm is hardly out of the ordinary. Typically, most of the hype about the concert is generated in weeks prior to the actual event when rumors fly about what performer the Programming Board might manage to obtain. This year, we … [Read more...] about Not hearing the live music

Kami TealContributing Writer Stem cell research is one of the hottest topics in the medical world. We are bombarded by one controversy after another concerning what appears to be the new frontier of medicine. Some scientists are promising such incredible feats as the ability to cure diabetes or cancer or to “grow” new organs such as hearts or lungs. If, and I assume one day it … [Read more...] about Stem-cell research saves lives

Daniel JohnsonArt Editor There are little things in life that seem to bother me much more than the big things. I mean, sure, I get stressed out over a test, these stupid Convos and what seems to be an overwhelming amount of work being thrown at me. Then there’s always the pressure of the real world looming after April graduation. However, what seems to really bother me are … [Read more...] about Everything in life comes down to the little things

Jessica BlackstockStaff Writer I must admit that figuring out this week’s topic was a bit of a struggle. Having just gotten back from Spring Break, I was having a hard time finding something of substance to discuss. But just in the nick of time I found my topic. It was as if the clouds opened up and a light shone down into the mail room as my friend opened his mailbox last week … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s tuition increases faster than diploma value

Brittany DeanStaff Writer I was deeply disturbed by the article about the posters BSU put up in the cafeteria in the Feb. 24th issue of the Graphic. Although it was an opinion piece and does not require a reporter to get the full story, I find it not only disappointing but somewhat distasteful for Matt Llewellyn to write on a subject that he obviously does not know about. He … [Read more...] about BSU Posters were intended to unite, not offend students