Pumpkin carving, candy comas and spooktastic joy fill the entire month of October. Creepy decor gets dusted off and avid scare-enthusiasts go crazy in making their homes the most awesomely haunted locales on the block. But Halloween wasn’t always the time of ghouls and pumpkins we are familiar with now. Its origins span thousands of years, which means that the States were not … [Read more...] about The Origins of Halloween
Letter to the editor
To Whom It May Concern: I am an alumna of Pepperdine University, and I have to say that the article “Racy costumes attract unsafe attention” published in the Graphic was incredibly disheartening. A reminder to be safe on Halloween is never a bad idea. However, the article’s overarching thesis that a woman’s choice of clothing can either serve as a possible deterrent or as an … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor
PCH blocked on both lanes near Duke's
Updated on Thursday, November 1st at 7:44pm According to the city's Emergency Operations Center, the road reopened 12 minutes after the accident. The female driver of the vehicle had some injuries and was airlifted by helicopter to a medical center. Original Post According to The Malibu Times, PCH is completely blocked off from Las Flores Canyon Road to Big Rock Drive after … [Read more...] about PCH blocked on both lanes near Duke's
Society should not blame the victims
I am not a collection of parts. I am a human being with autonomy, a free mind and full command of my personhood and my dignity. Some have tried to tell me that this is only true if I follow certain societal guidelines for how a woman should dress and behave, but I know it to be a constant and immovable fact. I am never an object to be conquered or dominated. If I am dressed … [Read more...] about Society should not blame the victims
Language should reflect ethical standards
An opinion column published in the Oct. 25 issue of the Graphic, “Racy Halloween costumes could attract unsafe attention,” has drawn widespread criticism for its choice of language and called our staff to consider the importance of word choice in conveying intended meaning. The article, written by a staff writer, argues that racy Halloween costumes could be unsafe for women … [Read more...] about Language should reflect ethical standards
