Art by Ariana HenryThe popular social media app, YikYak, has taken the young adult world by storm. As of August 2021, it was the third most popular app on the Apple Store in the United States, according to The Fast Company. Its popularity reigns among the Pepperdine community calculating approximately 158 YikYak comments within 24 hours just within the Malibu campus, with a … [Read more...] about Opinion: YikYak Provides Positivity
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Opinion: Is Valentine’s Day Depraved or Demure?
Art by Samantha Miller As the first month of 2022 comes to a close, couples count down the days until they can celebrate Valentine's Day. For singles, the holiday continues to creep up on the calendar.Considering 131 million people exchange Valentine's Day cards every year, greeting card companies — alongside flower shops, chocolatiers and so forth — take full … [Read more...] about Opinion: Is Valentine’s Day Depraved or Demure?
Staff Ed: A Love Letter to Pepperdine
Art by Autumn Hardwick Dear Pepperdine, This Valentine’s Day we, the Graphic, wanted to take a moment and appreciate all the things we love about Pepperdine and Malibu. We know we can be critical of you, from parking to food, but there is still so much we love about our campus and its people. To begin, we love you all — our readers, our supporters and the people who … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: A Love Letter to Pepperdine
Opinion: Quit Excusing Your Favorite NFL Player Because He is Good at Football
Art by Autumn Hardwick With Super Bowl LVI on the horizon, the idolization of NFL superstars continues. Although many players show great success stories, many have serious allegations or charges against them for sexual or domestic violence. Instead of rewarding these players with million-dollar contracts, the NFL and their fans should hold them accountable for their crimes … [Read more...] about Opinion: Quit Excusing Your Favorite NFL Player Because He is Good at Football
Opinion: Why Those TikTok ‘For You’ Recommendations May Not Be The Best Thing For You
Art by Carson Vandermade TikTok accounts are not as harmless as they seem; they may be negatively impacting your mental health. A company insider leaked information about how the TikTok algorithm works after the individual was concerned about the algorithm’s push toward triggering content that potentially leads users to engage in self-harming behaviors.The documents the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Those TikTok ‘For You’ Recommendations May Not Be The Best Thing For You