Art by Peau PorotesanoWatching a new movie can be one of the best and most thought-provoking experiences. The process of analyzing and forming an opinion about a film is enriching. Unfortunately, many consumers of media enter new movies with a preconceived notion about the quality of the film they are watching. These notions are the result of people reading critiques of new … [Read more...] about Stop Reading Reviews
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Remember Your Health During Finals
Photo by Cameryn Zorb As finals season approaches it’s easy to lose yourself in the stress that the oncoming tests bring, but it’s important to put yourself first. Remember that your health is more crucial than your grades. Here are a few tips to help remind you of this during your upcoming tests. You have to pay attention to what your body and mind are telling you. If … [Read more...] about Remember Your Health During Finals
Create an Impact on the World as a Woman and Activist
Photo by Cameryn Zorb Recently, many people in the industry have made allegations against some big names in Hollywood, resulting in the #MeToo movement. These stories of the sexual misconduct toward women and men in the movie industry, and in the workplace in general, have many realizing that something has to change. Specifically, I want to focus on the ways in which women … [Read more...] about Create an Impact on the World as a Woman and Activist
Letter to the Editor: Students Renew Faith in Civil Discourse
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Dear Pepperdine Students, I attended the Ben … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Students Renew Faith in Civil Discourse
Staff Editorial: An Open Letter to Pepperdine’s Next President
Art by Madeline Duvall President Andrew K. Benton is known around Pepperdine as the "Student's President." At other universities, students might go four or five years without ever seeing their president. Every Pepperdine student meets AKB within their first week on campus. As AKB recently announced that he would be stepping down from his role as the "Students' President," … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: An Open Letter to Pepperdine’s Next President