Photo courtesy of Claire Lee Editor's Note: Claire Lee is a PGM staff writer for the Fall 2020 semester. From the United States to Canada, Bolivia, Mexico and South Korea, Claire Lee travels around the world. A sophomore political science major, Lee uses her faith, friends and the places she travels to understand herself and how unified the human experience is. She … [Read more...] about Claire Lee Links Humanity Together
Opinion: Revamp Racial Sensitivity Training
Art by Madeline DuvallWhen some hear the words diversity training, they expect a seminar about racism, white flight and anti-racism biases, but diversity training shouldn't be a mere overview of racism. President Donald Trump's executive order banned racial sensitivity training in federal workforces, saying it is un-American and discriminatory. Honestly, the president is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Revamp Racial Sensitivity Training
Introducing PGM’s New Podcast: The Melanated Muckraker
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Pepperdine Graphic Media introduces The Melanated Muckraker, a new podcast where hosts Anitiz Muonagolu and Emily Shaw dive into how race and culture affect our lives — one conversation at a time. ______________________________ Email Anitiz Muonagolu at … [Read more...] about Introducing PGM’s New Podcast: The Melanated Muckraker
Theater Review: ‘Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids’
Art by Madeline Duvall Even during a pandemic, the curtains will never fall on the Pepperdine Theatre Department, and this time its creativity shows the world multiple perspectives about how to value a Black life. Directed by Theater Professor Nic Few, "Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids" performed Oct. 1–3 on Zoom. The setting plays out in the Harlem, … [Read more...] about Theater Review: ‘Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids’
Opinion: Pause the Partying Until After the Pandemic
Art by Samantha MillerContrary to some students' actions, the pandemic is far from over. While being cooped up for eight months can be emotionally draining, students need to maintain caution and understand the severity of the virus.Since the start of the semester, students across the nation have been dismissing the virus by failing to wear masks or throwing parties in spite of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pause the Partying Until After the Pandemic
