I never fully understood the appeal of horror movies. As the spooky season approaches, my friends beg me to watch something scary, and I always respond with, “Why?”Why would anyone willingly put themselves in a position to be scared? I have been in some actual scary situations in my life, and I have never thought, “Yes, I want to go to a theater and watch a … [Read more...] about Rant: Horror Movies are Pointless
Perspectives
Rave: Horror Movies Are Halloween Staple
I was 14 when I watched my very first horror movie: "Ouija." I remember being absolutely terrified but simultaneously excited to find my next horror movie to watch.Over the next couple of years, I continued to fall more and more in love with horror movies. Eventually, it got to the point where I don't just watch them when Halloween rolls around.Now when I see a horror movie I … [Read more...] about Rave: Horror Movies Are Halloween Staple
Staff Editorial: Vote Locally to Influence Important PCH Change
Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine As college students, we oftentimes hear about the world around us and all the problems it possesses. We constantly hear about unsolved … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Vote Locally to Influence Important PCH Change
Advice: Take Out the Trash
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of an advice column based on new topics and rotating writers each time. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Election night is very important. It’s not just political teams hashing out — it’s something much more existential. Nov. 5 is a day that will define the United States not only for … [Read more...] about Advice: Take Out the Trash
Opinion: Horror Movies Can Help Audiences Process Fear
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.I did not grow up with horror movies, and before I started exploring the genre, I thought I would hate them. I figured horror movies were mostly unrelenting sequences of jump scares and intensely disturbing images, and I … [Read more...] about Opinion: Horror Movies Can Help Audiences Process Fear
