Art by Vivian Hsia Something simultaneously minuscule and monumental took place on Alumni Park on Sept. 22. At approximately 10:45 a.m., chair of the Pepperdine Board of Regents Dee Anna Smith read George Pepperdine’s dedicatory address aloud to a crowd of Pepperdine students, alumni, faculty and staff as part of the annual Founder’s Day celebration. Except, it … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepp Changes Its Words But Can’t Change Its History
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Staff Editorial: The Graphic Stands With the Asian American Pacific Islander Community Against Hate
There has been an exponential rise in Anti-Asian hate incidents reported throughout the United States. The Graphic stands in solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander community and our AAPI peers against anti-Asian racism and hate. Nearly 3,800 anti-Asian hate incidents took place amid the pandemic between March 19, 2020 to Feb. 28, according to a report released … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic Stands With the Asian American Pacific Islander Community Against Hate
Opinion: The Equality Act Establishes Equity For the LGBTQ+ Community
Art by Leah Beah On Feb. 18, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. While the Senate still has to approve it, this bill could change the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals. Why has it taken so long to obtain protections for LGBTQ+ individuals even though the Obama … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Equality Act Establishes Equity For the LGBTQ+ Community
Opinion: Pepperdine’s International Programs Need More Mental Health Resources
Art by Nicole Wong Deciding to participate in one of Pepperdine's international programs often requires a leap of faith. Unfortunately, taking that leap might result in some students falling into a bottomless depression in which their mental health slowly deteriorates. Despite the fact that many students continue to struggle with their mental health during their time … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine’s International Programs Need More Mental Health Resources
‘Racism Against Asian Americans has Never Gone Away’: A Pandemic Seen in Racial Terms
Video by Kayiu Wong Article by Allison Lee They were afraid for their family. Christine Yi Suh was on a walk with her four- and six-year-old in Monrovia, California. A man with his dog kept aggressively staring at them to the point where she felt she had to leave the trail to protect her children. On their way home, she heard someone else shout at them. She did not … [Read more...] about ‘Racism Against Asian Americans has Never Gone Away’: A Pandemic Seen in Racial Terms
