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?
Perspectives
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
Petty Perspectives: The Superb Starch — the True Power of a Potato
Art by Ariana HenryBaked, fried, breakfast or dinner.There is only one food that has so much range — or should I say starch. The potato is the most versatile vegetable and is the only vegetable that can singlehandedly produce a multitude of meals. A potato can be eaten at any point in the day. At breakfast, one can serve potatoes as breakfast hash, which is a dish … [Read more...] about Petty Perspectives: The Superb Starch — the True Power of a Potato