Art by Madeline Duvall The news cycle is a household American phrase. It seems that every minute is occupied by this endless cycle of information, especially in today’s media landscape. But what exactly is it? Technically speaking, a news cycle is the time that passes between the release of news editions, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. By this definition, … [Read more...] about The News Cycle: More Than Meets the Eye
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History of the Graphic Stresses Responsibility of Student Journalists to the Community
Photos of Graphic students from various years appear behind the letters taken from old editions that make up the name of the student newspaper. The Graphic has been around for about 84 years since 1937, when George Pepperdine College began its first semester. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Libraries Special Collections and University Archives Commons Graphic by Ali … [Read more...] about History of the Graphic Stresses Responsibility of Student Journalists to the Community
‘Underneath the Fluff’: The Importance of Entertainment Journalism
Broadcast journalist alum Kristin Vartan recaps the 2021 Oscars on 23abc in an Instagram Reel on April 26. Vartan said entertainment journalism brings people relationships with the people they see on the screen. Photo Courtesy of @kristinvartan Within the field of journalism, there are many unique subfields, but only one involves reporting live from a red carpet, surrounded … [Read more...] about ‘Underneath the Fluff’: The Importance of Entertainment Journalism
Pepperdine Community Voices Opinions About Today’s News Media and PGM
Art by Madeline Duvall Pepperdine Graphic Media contributes to media at large by providing news for an entire collegiate community and the surrounding area. PGM is a media outlet for students who have consumed an array of news for most of their lives. While the way news is delivered continues to change and social media advances, sources speak about the criticism and hope for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Voices Opinions About Today’s News Media and PGM
Sports Journalism Evolves in the Age of Social Media
Art by Autumn Hardwick The emergence of social media has changed the way many industries operate. From updates on scores to real-time highlights and postgame content that makes morning-after print stories look archaic, sports journalism is no exception. Platforms like Instagram and Twitter have become an integral part of sports reporting and have started to take over many … [Read more...] about Sports Journalism Evolves in the Age of Social Media
