Art by Caitlin Roark The announcement of Ben Shapiro's visit to Pepperdine came with a plethora of reactions, from praise and excitement to anger and frustration. In the midst of this potentially tumultuous time, various Pepperdine student groups united in order to organize a respectful yet stern response to Mr. Shapiro's visit. Rather than protesting his visit, students … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Construct Opportunities for Civil Dialogue
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Controversial Debate Comes to Campus
Image Courtesy of Pepperdine School of Public Policy Freedom of speech is guaranteed for Americans under the Bill of Rights, but are college campuses restricting that right? This is the question the School of Public Policy's forum seeks to address."Are American College Campuses 'Free Speech' Zones?" will take place Thursday Jan. 31 through Pepperdine's School of Public Policy, … [Read more...] about Controversial Debate Comes to Campus
Staff Editorial: Understand Pepperdine’s Positive Progression
Art by Caitlin Roark While Pepperdine is an ever-changing campus, it is rooted in its mission of purpose, service and leadership. It is rooted in Christian values, along with seeking the improvement of student life, and stimulates fellowship. The university empowers students to enact positive change that serves their community. With this ability to affect the evolving … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Understand Pepperdine’s Positive Progression
Letter to the Editor: Students Renew Faith in Civil Discourse
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. Dear Pepperdine Students, I attended the Ben … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Students Renew Faith in Civil Discourse
Ben Shapiro Talks Acceptable Political Discourse, Racism and Calls Out Pepperdine ‘Bitch Fest’
Photos by Cassandra Stephenson Conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro shared his views on acceptable discourse, White privilege and institutionalized racism with members of the Pepperdine community Tuesday night in a lecture and Q&A. In what he dubbed one of the “best” lectures he has attended on college campuses around the U.S., Shapiro said his overall goal … [Read more...] about Ben Shapiro Talks Acceptable Political Discourse, Racism and Calls Out Pepperdine ‘Bitch Fest’
