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Administration Appoints New Weisman Interim Director, Students Protest After Censorship Controversy

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Dean of Libraries Mark Roosa, the new interim director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. Roosa now reports to both the Provost and Advancement across his two roles. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityLess than a week after the University and former Museum Director Andrea Gyorody “mutually agreed” for Gyorody to step down, Pepperdine has named her … [Read more...] about Administration Appoints New Weisman Interim Director, Students Protest After Censorship Controversy

Opinion: Jim Gash’s Presidency Should Not Have Been Extended

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. On Aug. 4, Pepperdine University announced the Board of Regents unanimously voted to extend President Jim Gash’s term by five years. Gash has been the president of Pepperdine for six years, and while some of the changes he … [Read more...] about Opinion: Jim Gash’s Presidency Should Not Have Been Extended

Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Holds Charlie Kirk Vigil

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Correction: An error regarding Katie Zacharia's employment status at Pepperdine has been corrected. According to a University spokesperson, Zacharia no longer serves as director of development for Special Projects; as of Sept. 18, both Pepperdine's website and Zacharia's LinkedIn list her in the position. One day after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Holds Charlie Kirk Vigil

Are YouTubers Becoming More Influential than Journalists?

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Art by Ally ArmstrongHalf of teenagers now get their news from YouTube, a well-known video-sharing platform, according to Common Sense Media. The rapid transformation of American media consumption is no secret, but is it cause for concern?People jump at new platforms, influencers and lingo, while credibility, transparency and honesty become lost in the transition. Additionally, … [Read more...] about Are YouTubers Becoming More Influential than Journalists?

Trump Ties Threaten Pepperdine’s Credibility

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Art by Samantha MillerThe Feb. 6 edition of the Graphic reported that former Pepperdine Law School Dean Kenneth Starr and recent Senior Fellow appointee to the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, Andrew Puzder, carry ties to President Donald J. Trump.When a figure of such controversy occupies the most powerful office in the country and two national news stories from the last … [Read more...] about Trump Ties Threaten Pepperdine’s Credibility