Art by Cara TangTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.In 2025, the Trump Administration attacked federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Pepperdine University’s lack of overt support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on its … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Affirm DEI
Cara Tang
Opinion: Performing Arts Will Save Us From The Numbing of AI
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 where artificial intelligence (AI) can generate music, art and entire videos in seconds, it is becoming easier to stay home and scroll. But no AI-generated video can build the same sensation, presence and energy a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Performing Arts Will Save Us From The Numbing of AI
Staff Ed: Pepperdine Lacks Lunar New Year Celebration
Art by Cara TangEditor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine.The month of February celebrates many cultures and populations.Around mid-January to mid-February each year, Lunar New … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Pepperdine Lacks Lunar New Year Celebration
Opinion: Expectations Can Set Us Up for Failure
Art by Cara Tang Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Expectations are often framed as motivation. In college, especially, students are encouraged to set high standards for themselves while constantly visualizing success and a future. In theory, expectations … [Read more...] about Opinion: Expectations Can Set Us Up for Failure
Rave: Rate My Professors Matters
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.The first year of college often feels like walking into a system with unwritten rules. Lecture halls are bigger, expectations are higher and suddenly every course feels unfamiliar.Unlike high school, where students get assigned … [Read more...] about Rave: Rate My Professors Matters





