Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. It is undeniable how much influence celebrities have on public opinion. Celebrity-endorsed advertisements are found to massively increase confidence and quick decision-making in consumers choosing a product, according to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Celebrity Artists Should Engage More With Politics
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Hot Shots: Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Set Reveals the Importance of Politics Within Sports Culture
Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writer. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known globally as Bad Bunny, took the stage at the Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Feb. 8. From the moment the National Football League announced him as the headliner in late September, backlash surged. In a political … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Set Reveals the Importance of Politics Within Sports Culture
Letter to the Editor: Pepperdine Needs a Climate Action Plan
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Pepperdine University’s current … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Pepperdine Needs a Climate Action Plan
Opinion: Pepperdine Alumni Visits United Nations Climate Change Conference
Transparency Item: This article is written by a guest contributor for the Graphic about her personal experience at this event. Angelea Hayes is a Pepperdine alumna ('22) who is a climate activist from Burbank, Calif. A year ago, I watched the global climate negotiations take place from afar. At the time, I was struggling with severe climate anxiety. I was grieving the loss of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Alumni Visits United Nations Climate Change Conference
Opinion: Don’t Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’
Art by Madeline DuvallIn 2020, it is common to see calls to cancel ideas, companies or even people. Its frequency prompted the term “cancel culture.” The latest phenomenon people want to cancel is cancel culture itself.What is Cancel Culture?Cancel culture is defined as “the popular practice of withdrawing support for (canceling) public figures and companies … [Read more...] about Opinion: Don’t Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’