Perspectives

By James RiswickAssistant Opinions Editor Things were really looking good for baseball for a while. An incredible World Series was capped off with a nail-biting, come-from-behind victory in Game 7 by the Arizona Diamondbacks to defeat the all-powerful New York Yankees. It looked like baseball was finally recapturing the hearts of the many fans put off by the 1994 strike. … [Read more...] about Why Selig dropped the ball: Terrible timing and poor aim

By Rudabeh ShahbaziStaff Writer Recently, President Bush clumped together the three very different countries of Iraq, Iran and North Korea as the “axis of evil.” Using a religious term, such as evil, that stirs emotions is much more powerful in political denunciation than rational discourse. Sadly, Bush seems intent on antagonizing and isolating these regimes rather than … [Read more...] about Truth and propaganda don’t mix well

A recent Public Safety report revealed the following behavior on the Pepperdine campus: 1/13/02 01:47 Misc. Conduct ViolationLocation: George Page Residential C Summary: Report of male and female engaged in a sexual act in front of an open window. With Valentine’s Day at hand, the Graphic wants to remind students to practice educated sexual responsibility. Even within the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: In sexual environment, be responsible

By Byron SmithStaff Writer What do you think of when you hear the words … Pepperdine University?  The traditional (and perhaps correct) answer would most likely include: its beautiful campus nestled on the coastal foothills of beautiful Malibu, its beautiful people wearing beautiful clothes and driving beautiful cars all while succumbing to wholesome Christian values. This is … [Read more...] about Can’t escape the watchful eye

Dear Editor, I am quite disturbed about the lack of enthusiasm by some students, faculty and administrators at Pepperdine in Malibu.  I graduated from Pepperdine in 1981, which was some time ago.  Those years were among the best years in my life. However, even in the "stone age," I remember the lackluster attendance to many of the basketball games. I have always been a … [Read more...] about Letters to the editor