Art by Vivian Hsia Editor'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 and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. The Graphic strives to maintain trustworthy relations with the Pepperdine community. From implementing a diversity tracker to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Graphic Reaffirms Values
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Opinion: New Age Parenting Works Best for New World Parents
Art by Sarah RietzTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Each child-parent relationship is unique. However, in this day and age in the United States, the new-age style of parenting allows for appreciation of other cultures and adapting to the current world while … [Read more...] about Opinion: New Age Parenting Works Best for New World Parents
Pepperdine Students Consider the Benefits and Detriments of Long-distance Relationships
Senior Sabrina Kuo and her boyfriend Dylan Coleman pose in the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah during their limited time together in July 2021. Kuo said that long distance is definitely worth it. Photo courtesy of Sabrina Kuo It’s 9 a.m. A cell phone rings, jolting sophomore Logan Ludwig awake to begin the day in Malibu. Across the world in Florence, his girlfriend, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Consider the Benefits and Detriments of Long-distance Relationships
Opinion: Negative Reliance Upon Social Media Is Too Much
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Social media was created to be a wonderful tool to stay in touch with friends, family and favorite public personalities. However, it is now altering into a smoke screen for the real life of users. I've … [Read more...] about Opinion: Negative Reliance Upon Social Media Is Too Much
New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Prof. Embraces the Power of Storytelling
Pepperdine Communication Professor Jaz Gray poses for a photo. Gray previously worked in the entertainment industry but said her faith led to go back to school to become a teacher. Photo courtesy of Jaz Gray Communication Professor Jasmine "Jaz" Gray became a new tenure-track faculty member at Pepperdine in fall 2021. Gray said she inspires her students through the power of … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Prof. Embraces the Power of Storytelling