Editor's Note: The Graphic uses anonymous sources only in rare cases. An anonymous source would be considered by the Graphic when the source has a serious concern about privacy and that source is considered to be credible by the managing editor and advisers. For over 33 years, the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art has showcased modern and contemporary art by internationally … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Administrators Shut Down Weisman Exhibition After Censoring Artwork
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Libraries Need to Foster Individualism, Not Cultivate Ignorance
Art by Samantha MillerWhile walking through the psychology section of Pepperdine University's Payson Library, a group of students stumbled upon old psychology books that described homosexuality as a mental illness. Some of these books included: "Coming Out Straight" by Richard Cohen, "Unusual Sexual Behaviors" by David Lester and "Healing Homosexuality" by Joseph Nicolosi.The … [Read more...] about Libraries Need to Foster Individualism, Not Cultivate Ignorance
Art Student Pushes Boundaries with Nude Photography Exhibit, Administrators Push Back
Photos courtesy of Alessandra Guth An art major’s photography of nude female students depicting the seven deadly sins is pushing boundaries on what Pepperdine administrators deem appropriate to display in public spaces. Senior Alessandra Guth said she is attempting to deliberately provoke administration with the religious subject of her art exhibit project, which will … [Read more...] about Art Student Pushes Boundaries with Nude Photography Exhibit, Administrators Push Back
Pepperdine Grapples with Censoring Art on Campus
Photo by Channa Steinmetz Like many artists, alumna Angelica Ramos expresses her "innermost raw, visceral emotions" through her art. When Ramos prepared her final collegiate piece for the walls of the Weisman Museum, she didn’t anticipate covering it up. When administrators removed alumni David Limon’s LGBTQ+ dance from Dance in Flight, company member Michael Mossucco … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Grapples with Censoring Art on Campus
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