Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Deeply moved by influencing the outcomes of people's lives, first-year Business major Stephen Weinstock said he wants to enrich the lives of others and — through the avenue of business — use philanthropic efforts to do so. Weinstock said he wants a career in which he can enrich people's lives, noting he puts a heavy … [Read more...] about Stephen Weinstock Encourages All to Spread ‘Gospel of Wealth’
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Chase Johnson Champions Productive Disagreement
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal When controversy erupted at the Freedom Wall concerning abortion rights Sept. 29, discourse quickly became tense, and emotions ran high on both sides of the discussion. Senior Political Science major Chase Johnson, Student Government Association president, said the events surrounding the Freedom Wall highlighted an issue … [Read more...] about Chase Johnson Champions Productive Disagreement
If It Bleeds: More On Navigating News through Social Media
Six Pepperdine students talk about how they interact with news on social media. Some challenges that students faced consuming news on social media was filtering through bias and trying to limit the number of sensitive and disturbing posts they see in a day. Even with these challenges, students still turn primarily to social media for news updates because of the speed. “If I … [Read more...] about If It Bleeds: More On Navigating News through Social Media
PGM Special Edition: If It Bleeds
Table of Contents: Letter From the Editors | If It Bleeds News The News Cycle: More Than Meets the Eye Former Graphic Journalists Reflect On Controversial Reporting Pepperdine Students Approach News Bias The News: Hurting Instead of Helping? The Double-Edged Sword: Social Media as a News Source History of the Graphic Stresses Responsibility of Student … [Read more...] about PGM Special Edition: If It Bleeds
Letter From the Editors | If It Bleeds
Photo Illustration by Ali Levens Dedicating so much of ourselves to the news at a time when it is distrusted more than ever before is difficult. As student journalists, we must learn not only how to run a news organization but also how to cope with constant accusations of "fake news" while doing our best to improve the industry. “If it bleeds, it leads” — a phrase that … [Read more...] about Letter From the Editors | If It Bleeds