Art by Caitlyn Roark Brands have a responsibility to make a difference and inspire change because they are held to a higher standard. Nike has never been afraid to spark change, and hopefully their latest campaign will inspire other brands, as well as consumers, to follow suit. On Sept. 5, Nike released their newest ad campaign, featuring Colin Kaepernick as its face. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Nike Sets the Standard for Advocacy
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‘Grab Her by the Pussy:’ Student Creates Art for Feminism
Photos by Kaelin MendezMason Elise Folse, a senior Integrated Marketing Communication major, used an assignment for her Art Installations class to make a bold statement about gender inequality.The project consisted of nothing more than Post-it notes and the voices of hundreds of women. Inspired by an argument with a friend regarding the gender wage gap, Folse said she felt the … [Read more...] about ‘Grab Her by the Pussy:’ Student Creates Art for Feminism
PGM Town Hall Discusses How Politics Impact Higher Education
Photo by Omar MurphyPepperdine President Andrew K. Benton and American Council on Education Senior Vice President Terry Hartle discussed hot-button issues and student civic engagement at the first of Pepperdine Graphic Media's three-part Town Hall series Thursday, Jan. 25.Benton and Hartle took part in a Q&A to discuss Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Net … [Read more...] about PGM Town Hall Discusses How Politics Impact Higher Education
Have Faith in Journalism
Art by Peau Porotesano Full confession time: This was never part of the plan. I never intended on being a journalist. My plan was to go to law school. I joined the Graphic in order to get some critical feedback on my writing and have experience writing and publishing my work. I never thought I’d fall in love with journalism and pursue it as a career. I recognized … [Read more...] about Have Faith in Journalism
Whose Broad Stripes and Bright Stars?
Photos by Kayla Lee "I feel like now more than ever [the American flag] represents fighting for what is right and fighting for the justice of other people," sophomore Peace Ikediuba said. Ikediuba was born in Nigeria, and her family moved to the United States when she was 3 to give her and her siblings a better education. For Ikediuba, the flag represents hope, but she … [Read more...] about Whose Broad Stripes and Bright Stars?
