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Pepperdine Political Groups Reflect on Free Speech

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Local law enforcement drive by an anti-ICE protest outside the Malibu Library on Feb. 1. The Malibu Democratic Club organized the protest. Photo by Katherine Lytle Censorship and free speech are often a hot topic on college campuses, and Pepperdine is no exception. Over the past academic year alone, students across campus have debated free speech issues, including art … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Political Groups Reflect on Free Speech

Opinion: Pepperdine Should Lift Protest Restrictions

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Art By Sofia CifuentesTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Editor's Note: The author Anniah Smith is the current president of Pepperdine College Democrats.From Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerns to abortion issues and the Weisman censorship scandal, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Should Lift Protest Restrictions

Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Turns Heads on Campus

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Pepperdine's Turning Point USA chapter displays controversial Valentine's Day grams at Mullin Town Square on Feb. 12. TPUSA chapter president Sophia Markle said the grams were sent by the national TPUSA organization for their tabling event. Photo courtesy of Andersen Barger Pepperdine’s chapter of Turning Point USA tabled on Mullin Town Square on Feb. 12. Chapter members … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Turns Heads on Campus

Democrat and Republican Clubs Start Semester with Community and Conversation

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Senior Anniah Smith, president of Pepperdine College Democrats and a Graphic Perspectives staff writer, speaks with an interested student about club goals during Tidepools at Mullin Town Square on Jan. 21. Smith said creating a safe space for dialogue was a key aspect of their recruitment efforts. Photo by Melissa HoustonTransparency Item: Gabby Sebastiani, social media manager … [Read more...] about Democrat and Republican Clubs Start Semester with Community and Conversation