Art By Samantha MIller News literacy: a concept that requires readers to be somewhat news literate to understand in the first place. It seems to be the ever-present punchline to the frustrating joke of why the news audience doesn't care to learn about the intricacies of the news cycle. As an organization, the Graphic has begun to place a good deal of emphasis on news … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Graphic Must Take Responsibility For Educating Its Readers
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Opinion: How to Consume Media in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation
Art by Leah Bae Many say 2020 was a year full of misinformation and disinformation. With the evolution of journalism, the monetization of media is perhaps one of the main reasons why there is a lot of inaccurate information on the internet. One of a journalist’s main duties is to hold those in power accountable. Investigative journalism, such as the coverage of the … [Read more...] about Opinion: How to Consume Media in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation
Opinion: It’s Time To Get Rid Of Humanities
Art by Autumn Hardwick Every Pepperdine undergraduate student must complete 19 general education courses, which is equivalent to 63 or 64 units and is excessive, according to the Seaver College General Education Plan. The average general education curriculum at a four-year university is 42 to 60 units, according to Pearson Accelerated Pathways. Not only does Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Opinion: It’s Time To Get Rid Of Humanities
Club Conversation: Gun Violence Is More Nuanced Than We Realize
Art By Samantha Miller Editors Note: March For Our Lives Pepperdine contributed to this column in conjunction with Perspectives Editor Anitiz Muonagolu When we discuss inalienable rights as citizens of the United States, many citizens will quote the Constitution. But, what about the right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" as established by the Declaration of … [Read more...] about Club Conversation: Gun Violence Is More Nuanced Than We Realize
Opinion: Pepperdine Should Put Protection of Health First and Mandate Vaccination of All On-Campus Staff and Students
Art By Nathan Huang The COVID-19 virus can cross into the brain and cause a vast array of mental health issues, ranging from brain fog to severe anxiety, depression and psychosis. For a school that values the fruits of the mind, Pepperdine should protect staff and student health best through mandatory vaccination. It is a mistake for Pepperdine to hold … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Should Put Protection of Health First and Mandate Vaccination of All On-Campus Staff and Students