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Opinion: Face Your Fear Of Public Speaking

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Editor's Note: The writer of the story is a member of Pepperdine Waves Debate. To avoid a conflict of interest, Perspectives Editor Victoria La Ferla conducted the interviews with the debate team. Sweaty palms. Frantic … [Read more...] about Opinion: Face Your Fear Of Public Speaking

Setting Aside Personal Biases: Members of Pepperdine’s Debate Team Explain Their Process

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Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Debates are par for the course for the members of Pepperdine's Debate Team — it's in the name. As such, members are taught to check their biases at the door and to form arguments based on facts rather than their personal preferences and opinions. Morals are relative, so arguments are usually based on logistics such as … [Read more...] about Setting Aside Personal Biases: Members of Pepperdine’s Debate Team Explain Their Process

Fresh Faces: Debate Team Member Brings her Passion for Politics to Malibu

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First-year Terra Hernandez poses for her senior portrait in January 2020 at Mauna Kea Beach, Hawai'i. Hernandez said she lived in Hawai'i her whole life until moving to Malibu in January.Photos Courtesy of Terra HernandezAfter competing on the debate team throughout high school, first-year Terra Hernandez decided to double major in Political Science and International Studies. … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Debate Team Member Brings her Passion for Politics to Malibu

Letter to the Editor: Debate Team Speaks on the Importance of Criticizing History

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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 community, The … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Debate Team Speaks on the Importance of Criticizing History

Staff Editorial: Pepp Must Unite Against Hate

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Art by Caitlin Roark This year, Pepperdine has shown more than ever our community can unite and support each other in love through the hardest of times. This spirit of solidarity was demonstrated again through Pepperdine’s response to the group of protesters who picketed outside the university Monday, Feb. 11. How our community responded to the church protesters should set … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepp Must Unite Against Hate