"Valley Girl" by senior Julianna Thomas displayed in the Weisman Museum for the annual senior exhibition April 16. Thomas said she believes artists should have the freedom to create what they choose, backed by a university that fully supports their expression. Photos by Soliel Lara Aponte. “Ridiculous.” That is how senior Art major Julianna Thomas said she felt when she first … [Read more...] about Put a Price on Expression
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Opinion: Pepperdine Should Lift Protest Restrictions
Art By Sofia CifuentesTransparency 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 author Anniah Smith is the current president of Pepperdine College Democrats.From Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerns to abortion issues and the Weisman censorship scandal, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Should Lift Protest Restrictions
Weisman Museum Hosts Halloween Themed Art Event
Photos by Shuyue Luo and Sherry YangThe Pepperdine Weisman Museum donned its own costume of indoor Halloween decorations Monday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., for the Come As You Art event.The Art History Student Society, a group of Art History majors and minors, puts on events throughout the year. All the events they host are free and exist for the sole purpose of promoting the study of … [Read more...] about Weisman Museum Hosts Halloween Themed Art Event
Pepperdine’s Tattoo Culture Presents Itself in Diverse, Colorful Ways
The stigma of tattooing has changed over the years, with more celebrities spotted sporting ink than simply gangsters or religious devotees. At universities, especially Christian campuses like Pepperdine, the tattoo culture remains ever-changing. Image courtesy of Leah TaylorYoung people with tattoos are increasingly on the rise. Four out of 10 U.S. adults ages 18 to 69 have at … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Tattoo Culture Presents Itself in Diverse, Colorful Ways
Embrace What You Enjoy
Graphic by Nate BartonI love dogs.I mean, I am the ultimate dog person. As in, whenever I'm driving and I see a dog with their owner on the sidewalk or in another car, I yell the word "dog" so loudly that people in neighboring cars turn their heads and stare. 'Why would she do such a embarrassing and bizarre thing?' you might ask.I find dogs to be the purest things on this … [Read more...] about Embrace What You Enjoy