Art by Christine Nelson The Oscar statuette is not gold this year, but pale. Every single actor nominated is white. To some ceremony invitees, such as Jada Pinkett Smith, this disproportionate distribution was so unfair as to warrant a boycott of the ceremony altogether. While I certainly understand their sentiments, boycotters pick the wrong target and thus do their cause, … [Read more...] about Hollywood Must Diversify
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Letter to the Editor
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, Stop hiring contemptible and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
In Response to Recent Statements
Sometime Monday, signs were placed in Waves Cafe. These signs refer to a Pepperdine student writing in the Graphic his opinion that the value of a Pepperdine degree is lessened by intentionally increasing diversity among the student body. The writing that the signs are referring to was a letter to the editor published in 2013. Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are … [Read more...] about In Response to Recent Statements
Inequality Abounds in This Year’s Judge Demographics
Art by Sacha IrickIIt’s the time of year for the Academy Awards, for the appreciation of film to be celebrated and the best films, along with their actors and production qualities to be awarded an Oscar. The task of choosing winners in any of the sections must be beyond difficult, especially in choosing between “Selma” and “American Sniper.” The … [Read more...] about Inequality Abounds in This Year’s Judge Demographics
Get Rid of the ‘Rich Kid’ Rep
I was at the beach last week, trying to get rid of my skin’s winter hue in preparation for my sorority formal that day. Turns out that falling asleep in the afternoon sun, even for only 30 minutes, can do some serious work on your body if it has been locked away under lots of clothes for months. My goal was to resemble a bronze goddess by the time I left, just sun-kissed … [Read more...] about Get Rid of the ‘Rich Kid’ Rep