Art by Samantha MillerRace is a complex social construct. The biological concept of race is deeply rooted in genetics. Sociology is a more effective approach to explore the idea of race without boundaries.The classroom is the perfect place for Pepperdine students to begin to integrate the complexities of genetics and how people perceive race.Race is separate from ethnicity in … [Read more...] about Looking at Race Through a Sociological Lens
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Holocaust Survivor’s Memory Lives On
Photos by Lindsey SullivanPeter Filkins — American poet, literary translator and literature professor at Bard College at Simon's Rock — shared the gripping story of a Holocaust survivor Wednesday, Sept. 25 in the Surfboard Room.Filkins is the author of “H.G. Adler: A Life in Many Worlds," a biography about the life and writings of Holocaust survivor H.G. … [Read more...] about Holocaust Survivor’s Memory Lives On
Value the Liberal Arts
Art by Caitlin RoarkThe liberal arts style of education dates back to Ancient Greece and Rome. Socrates initiated the style of learning through dialogue, and since then the liberal arts have weaved their way through the history of higher education. From the all-male universities of the Middle Ages to today's Seaver College, the liberal arts have played a fundamental role in … [Read more...] about Value the Liberal Arts
Special Edition: Editor’s Note
The Borderline shooting and Woolsey fire left our campus bruised and battered. Before we could sit and mourn the beautiful life Alaina Housley led, we were scrambling to evacuate our homes. It did not feel real, with every moment after moment adding more fuel to our anxieties, fear and vulnerability. As we return to campus and begin to recuperate, the Graphic intends for this … [Read more...] about Special Edition: Editor’s Note
Symbols in the Seder: The Passover Dinner
Art by Cassandra Stephenson Freedom. Slavery. Tradition. Family. Very few meals are centered around ideas that require thoughtful thinking and honoring ancient traditions. At the Seder Meal, these ideas are the reason why Jewish families gather. The Seder Meal is a tradition celebrated by people of the Jewish faith during Passover. The meal consists of rituals, liturgy … [Read more...] about Symbols in the Seder: The Passover Dinner