There are many things that divide us as a people.With all the life-changing, precedent-establishing decisions circulating in the United States, we want to encourage peace and unity among the rivalries that exist in our community, Pepperdine University. To help reach our goal of treating everyone equally and loving one another unconditionally, the Graphic thought it important to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Overcoming the rivalry divide
Perspectives
Iraqi voters take charge in deciding their future
Kelly DaviesStaff Writer I read the headlines in the weeks before. I heard about the precautions being taken. I saw the names of those killed — American, Iraqi, British — all in the name of democracy. And when Jan. 30 rolled around, I glanced at CNN’s coverage of the Iraqi election and thought briefly to myself, “Thank God.”But really, for what do I have to be thankful?I … [Read more...] about Iraqi voters take charge in deciding their future
Students should have choices in GE program
Scott WithycombePerspectives Assistant Every year the value of a liberal-arts education is pounded into the heads of the Pepperdine students. There is undeniably great value in such an education — it builds well-rounded students with great breadth of knowledge and academic experience. It allows students to explore educational opportunities and interests that might not otherwise … [Read more...] about Students should have choices in GE program
Post-modern art originates from deep meaning
Airan ScrubyStaff Writer In 1996, at the Phoenix Art Museum, a Kate Millet exhibit called “America Goes to Pot” displayed the American flag in the toilet, surrounded by iron bars, as if in a jail cell. In the same museum, “What is the Proper Way to Display the American Flag” consists of a flag draped on the floor. Viewers were invited to stand on the flag, and write comments … [Read more...] about Post-modern art originates from deep meaning
Internet smut has its place, just not in my e-mail inbox
Daniel JohnsonArt Editor The Internet is an amazing thing. I would like to personally thank Al Gore for his accomplishment, if I weren’t afraid that this invention would open the floodgates to ads trying to sell me a penis pump and suggest I need implants, which brings me to my topic. I just got an e-mail with a proposition. Apparently there are a slew of sexually crazed … [Read more...] about Internet smut has its place, just not in my e-mail inbox