Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.William Shakespeare's influence and powerful works have travelled across the Atlantic Ocean and majorly impacted literature and culture in the United States for centuries. A few months ago I saw "Romeo and Juliet" on Broadway … [Read more...] about Opinion: Shakespeare Stands Test of Time
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Opinion: The Humanities Sequence Requirement Will Be Missed
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Pepperdine University has cut the Humanities sequence requirement for the incoming class of 2028, according to a Graphic article. “‘There was a pretty widespread consensus among the faculty that if we could find some … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Humanities Sequence Requirement Will Be Missed
Pepperdine’s New GE Curriculum Cuts Humanities Requirement
Correction: This article incorrectly listed the number of required GE courses under the new GE curriculum. Students under the new curriculum requirements will take between 15 and 19 GE courses. Pepperdine’s new General Education (GE) program is officially set to roll out this semester, and this includes big changes for the Humanities Division. The General Education … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s New GE Curriculum Cuts Humanities Requirement
Opinion: Read More, Scroll Less
Art by Autumn HardwickTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.In comparison with previous generations, today’s teens and young adults spend much more time on social media than reading books. Statistics show 80% of teens use social media daily, while fewer than … [Read more...] about Opinion: Read More, Scroll Less
Opinion: Choose Humanities Over Tech
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In recent years, there has been a shift from majoring in the humanities to more STEM based majors, according to the American Academy of Art and Science. Despite this shift, employer demand for soft skills — … [Read more...] about Opinion: Choose Humanities Over Tech