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
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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
Good News: Still More to Come
When I first pitched the Good News column to my staff during our Monday night meeting, I wasn't sure if this would be something anyone cared about. Looking at the nine faces on the screen unflinchingly staring back at me, I wasn't even sure if this was something my own team cared about.Luckily, I've been proven wrong in more ways than once.The Good News column, though a little … [Read more...] about Good News: Still More to Come
Staff Editorial: The Graphic’s Senior Leaders Strengthen Their Commitment to Inclusive, Unbiased Coverage
Art by Ally Armstrong The Graphic remains dedicated to serving the Pepperdine community as an inclusive, unbiased news source. In the past, we have done this by holding those with power accountable, exposing injustices and amplifying voices in the community. As we begin a new semester, this paramount goal remains unchanged. Over 25% of U.S. Americans have "not very much" … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic’s Senior Leaders Strengthen Their Commitment to Inclusive, Unbiased Coverage