The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art remains nearly empty Oct. 24. Censored artist Elana Mann's vinyl collage is one of few things still on the gallery walls. Photo by Henry Adams Andrea Gyorody, director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, resigned from her directorship effective Oct. 24, Gyorody confirmed to the Graphic. A University spokesperson said Gyorody and … [Read more...] about Museum Director Resigns, Pepperdine Responds to Weisman Censorship Controversy
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Letter to the Editor: Art is Vital to Education
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues that are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Art was a defining part of my Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Art is Vital to Education
Opinion: Music is the Closest Thing to Magic
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In a world overflowing with facts, logic, science and technology, it's rare to find something that feels so unexplainable. Music has the ability to do something within this world nothing else can. Music can uplift, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Music is the Closest Thing to Magic
Letter to the Editor: Restoring Integrity to Pepperdine’s Artistic and Academic Mission
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues that are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. On Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, I wrote to Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Restoring Integrity to Pepperdine’s Artistic and Academic Mission
Art as Protest: Students Respond to Campus Censorship with Creative Expression
Grace Bidewell, Senior Art and Sustainability major, paints a poster to display on the Pepperdine Freedom Wall on Oct. 9. The event was centered around aspiring artists sharing their opinions and voices. Photos by Haylie Ross Through attempts to silence — they continue using their voices. Following the recent censorship of the exhibit at the Fredrick R. Weisman Museum of … [Read more...] about Art as Protest: Students Respond to Campus Censorship with Creative Expression
