Art by Peau PorotesanoThere are many competing ideas on the effects of our digital age. Technological advancements, especially surrounding the Internet, are blamed for nearly every social problem — procrastination, isolation and economic failures, for example. However, panic is the wrong response to these problems. It is vital that society accepts these changes and works … [Read more...] about Avoid Internet Panic
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Require Great Books
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Great Books program embodies the liberal arts education experience that Pepperdine affirms is central to its mission to strengthen the lives of students with "purpose, service and leadership." As such, all students should be required to take at least one semester of the program as a General Education requirement, perhaps replacing one of the three … [Read more...] about Require Great Books
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Collier"I'm encouraged daily by my dad's advice not to sweat the little things in life and to remember what's truly important. What's truly important to me is living out your life the way God would want you to, being a good person, being there for others when they need your help, being selfless and looking out for others. I may not have a lot of time, … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Introducing the First-Annual WCC All-Upside Team
Images by Kyle Cajero Consider this a heat check. The last time The Graphic made a "WCC Basketball Players to Watch" list, five of the six players won all-conference honors and the sixth (Portland guard Jazz Johnson) made the Honorable Mention list. This time, instead of highlighting experienced, somewhat-predictable all-conference picks, these are five players who are … [Read more...] about Introducing the First-Annual WCC All-Upside Team
Staff Editorial: Take Our Advice and Enjoy College
Art by Sybil ZhangRemember NSO when no one knew what DTR stood for or how the shuttle system worked? We've learned a lot, we've grown and we've definitely never been late because of the shuttle. But just because no one has to ask where the CAC is anymore doesn't mean we all couldn't use some advice. Don't be concerned about trying to have everything figured out during college, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Take Our Advice and Enjoy College
