Art by Madeline Duvall It's become a mindless routine for many during quarantine. Wake up. Locate phone. Check social media — only to see others having the time of their lives, with birthday gatherings and Vegas getaways. With numerous reports of how college students' mental health have been declining throughout the pandemic, it is necessary for all students to do … [Read more...] about Opinion: Students’ Posts on Social Media May Be Threatening Their Peers’ Mental Health
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Opinion: Biden Can Help International Students Pursue the ‘American Dream’
International students have limited time in the United States. Since it is harder for international students to secure jobs in the United States due to visa complications, many of them make the decision to repatriate after finishing their studies. However, with President Joe Biden now in office, international students may be able to remain in the United States for much … [Read more...] about Opinion: Biden Can Help International Students Pursue the ‘American Dream’
Staff Editorial: The Graphic’s Senior Leaders Strengthen Their Commitment to Inclusive, Unbiased Coverage
Art by Ally Armstrong The Graphic remains dedicated to serving the Pepperdine community as an inclusive, unbiased news source. In the past, we have done this by holding those with power accountable, exposing injustices and amplifying voices in the community. As we begin a new semester, this paramount goal remains unchanged. Over 25% of U.S. Americans have "not very much" … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic’s Senior Leaders Strengthen Their Commitment to Inclusive, Unbiased Coverage
The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
Art by Samantha Miller In Abraham Lincoln's 1858 "House Divided" speech, he declared these famous words: "A house divided against itself cannot stand." His quote continues to serve as a rallying cry for unity within a nation fractured by social unrest. While unity in itself is a beautiful and necessary concept in any democracy, it cannot be achieved without adherence … [Read more...] about The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
Opinion: Acknowledge Preferences and Banish Baseless Bias
Art by Samantha Miller Whether Black, white, straight, gay or bisexual, many people have issues with understanding what preferences are and how to correctly express them. It seems as though many people try to disguise their biases by calling them preferences. In some cases, it just seems to be a ploy to validate harmful practices of prejudice and discrimination directed … [Read more...] about Opinion: Acknowledge Preferences and Banish Baseless Bias
