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Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs

December 6, 2021 by Karl Winter

Photos by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Controversial posts and shouting matches at the Freedom Wall. A bitter tweet about Pepperdine’s dining options. A conversation about abortion in a first-year dorm. Discussions in an ethics class. A humorous take on Yik Yak. These are all ways in which opinions are expressed in Pepperdine’s community on a campus that … [Read more...] about Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs

History of the Freedom Wall

December 6, 2021 by Rowan Toke & AJ Muonagolu

Design by Ali Levens | File Photos In describing the purpose of the Freedom Wall, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner wrote the following in an email to the Graphic: "Speech and expression can be messy and difficult, but they cannot be impugned on a campus devoted to discerning truth, especially God’s truth. By providing a location for free expression and critical reflection on ideas … [Read more...] about History of the Freedom Wall

Chase Johnson Champions Productive Disagreement

December 6, 2021 by Addison Whiten

Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal When controversy erupted at the Freedom Wall concerning abortion rights Sept. 29, discourse quickly became tense, and emotions ran high on both sides of the discussion. Senior Political Science major Chase Johnson, Student Government Association president, said the events surrounding the Freedom Wall highlighted an issue … [Read more...] about Chase Johnson Champions Productive Disagreement

The Fine Print: Context Matters on the Freedom Wall

November 3, 2021 by Addison Whiten

Pepperdine’s Freedom Wall has been a hub of controversy over the years, from issues of LGBTQ+ rights and discrimination to this fall’s abortion debate.When a serious issue that directly affects the lives of others is discussed on the Freedom Wall, the memes and jokes posted next to — or on top of — those deeply personal statements demean them. Students … [Read more...] about The Fine Print: Context Matters on the Freedom Wall

Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall

October 17, 2021 by Graphic Staff

Hi, Pepperdine. It's us again. The Graphic staff reminding you what the Freedom Wall means on campus. This isn't a new conversation we're having — in fact, it's one we revisit every few years. But the revolving door of academia warrants constant discussion and renewal of tradition, so allow us to reintroduce you to one of Pepperdine's sacred spaces: the Freedom Wall. Located … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall

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