Photos by Rachel EttlingerMalibu City Council approved a proposal to host a photography exhibit in City Hall featuring the work of late Malibu resident Fred Ward at Sept. 12's agenda meeting.Commissioner Suzanne Zimmer said at the council meeting that the Cultural Arts Commission is honored to contribute to the creation of this exhibit.“I think it’s we who feel … [Read more...] about City Hall to Display Late Malibu Resident Fred Ward’s Historic Photographs
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Pepperdine Commemorates 9/11 Heroes
Photos by Milan Loiacono The Pepperdine community gathered at Brock House on Friday, Sept. 9 at noon to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks through prayer and personal stories. The service was opened and closed by Halley Burnett, Seaver College junior and daughter of Thomas E. Burnett, a Pepperdine alumnus who was one of those who lost their lives on … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Commemorates 9/11 Heroes
The Day the World Stopped Turning— Losing a Father on 9/11
Image Courtesy of Annaclare Burnett On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I woke up for my first day of preschool. I went into the kitchen for my usual cheerios and cinnamon toast, when my mom informed my sisters and I that "Daddy changed his flight this morning so he could come home sooner. He's on his way home right now. He misses you so much." We missed him too. We missed … [Read more...] about The Day the World Stopped Turning— Losing a Father on 9/11
A Historical Analysis of Racial Tensions Within the Pepperdine Community
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Special Collections and by Berkley Mason Editor's Note: This article was originally published in a special section on race in the Graphic. “Where are you going now?” Chief Security Guard at George Pepperdine College William Charles Lane said to the group of Black high school students walking the old college campus on the night of … [Read more...] about A Historical Analysis of Racial Tensions Within the Pepperdine Community
In Remembrance of Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson
Photo by Zach LeEditor's note: Traditionally this space in the Perspectives section is used for the Staff Editorial and the 'Bu Yorker. However, in light of recent tragedies and the effect it has has on the Pepperdine community, we at the Graphic decided to use this space to honor Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson through the voices of those who knew them.This past winter … [Read more...] about In Remembrance of Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson