Image by Evelyn LeeEditor's note: The following section is a series of statements from Pepperdine professors and President Andrew K. Benton in response to the recent election of president-elect Donald Trump. These statements are directed at both the Pepperdine community and the world at large, and do not represent the opinion of Pepperdine Graphic Media — they are the … [Read more...] about Professors and President Benton Respond to President-elect Trump’s Win
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Congress, It’s On You
Graphic by Nate BartonElection night was shocking. As the media, political analysts and half of the American public waited expectantly for Democratic presidential nominee Clinton’s victory and, maybe if they were lucky, a Democratic Senate, the other half of the American public had a very different plan. By the end of the night, the GOP maintained its majority in both … [Read more...] about Congress, It’s On You
Election Day Playlist
Photo by Zach Le This election is certainly stressful for many of us, and it should be accompanied by a playlist tailored specifically to the situation. That's why we made you an Election Day playlist to get you through these last few hours. Some of the highlights include "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones, "It's the End of the World as We Know … [Read more...] about Election Day Playlist
Trump’s Star Speaks Out
Graphic by Nate BartonJunior Kyle Cajero had the opportunity to talk with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame star, which was vandalized by a man wielding a pickaxe last Wednesday morning.Kyle Cajero: How are you doing?Donald Trump Star: Physically, I feel a lot better. But I still get really vivid flashbacks of the incident whenever someone … [Read more...] about Trump’s Star Speaks Out
Campaign Funding Reveals Disconnect
Art by Peau PorotesanoSix years have passed since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of corporations' right to contribute to political campaigns in Citizens United v. FEC, and the influence of Big Business on politics has remained a point of controversy ever since. In the course of the 2016 presidential election, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has pledged to … [Read more...] about Campaign Funding Reveals Disconnect