By J. Douglas StevensStaff Writer Last week Los Angeles mayor James Hahn kicked off Black History Month by officially announcing his decision not to support the reappointment of police Chief Bernard Parks, much to the chagrin of African-American constituents. Hahn voiced his dissatisfaction with Parks’ handling of three major issues: police reform, recruitment and retention, … [Read more...] about Mayor Hahn could use a lesson in race relations
Perspectives
Pro & Con: Challenging the stigma of St. Valentine
Whether or not we get a Valentine of our own, we still can be somebody else’s, and in the spirit of love, that’s what matters.By Lauren GustusSports Editor Eighty-five percent of valentines sent are sent by females. And I don’t have a problem with that. The problem is that we are listening to what everyone else tells us we should be hoping for on the day of love. As college … [Read more...] about Pro & Con: Challenging the stigma of St. Valentine
Slow down, park right and please don’t hit my car
By James RiswickAssistant Opinions Editor To the person in the white Mercedes-Benz ML320 who parked three inches from my car … learn how to park! Or at least, learn how to respect other people’s cars. If you’re going to have a sport utility vehicle, or any other car for that matter, at least learn how to maneuver it into a parking spot. I never want to get into my car from the … [Read more...] about Slow down, park right and please don’t hit my car
Staff Editorial: In sexual environment, be responsible
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
Can’t escape the watchful eye
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