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Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Results in Tragedy

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Art by Vivian Hsia Editors Note: Some hyperlinks may contain graphic images or videos. American rapper Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas left at least 10 individuals dead, ranging in age from 9 to 27, and hundreds injured Nov. 5. A large crowd of the estimated 50,000 attendees surged toward the front of the stage shortly after Scott began his set around … [Read more...] about Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Results in Tragedy

Grad Parent Sues Pepperdine over Spring and Summer 2020 Tuition and Fees

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Photo by Kayiu Wong A parent of a Pepperdine graduate student filed a lawsuit against Pepperdine for tuition, housing and Campus Life fees paid for the spring and summer 2020 semesters. The lawsuit, filed June 6, claims after Pepperdine went remote March 15, the University did not issue refunds for tuition, housing and the Campus Life fee for the spring semester as well … [Read more...] about Grad Parent Sues Pepperdine over Spring and Summer 2020 Tuition and Fees

Spotify Steals From Fans And Artists Alike

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Graphic by Nate Barton Spotify may seem like a music lover's dream come true. Users can access an undeniably huge library of music for one monthly fee, and streaming music means they no longer have to worry about the space taken up from downloads. But this widely-used app is actually a major rip-off that overcharges users and undercompensates artists. Spotify has been … [Read more...] about Spotify Steals From Fans And Artists Alike

LGBTQ+ Federal Trial Date Scheduled

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Photo Courtesy of Haley VideckisJudge Dean D. Pregerson held the scheduling conference for the Videckis v. Pepperdine University case Thursday at the United States Courthouse in Los Angeles."The court set a trial date, as the parties requested, of May 23, 2017," the plaintiffs' attorney Jeremy J. Gray wrote in an email.It has been almost two years since two female former … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ Federal Trial Date Scheduled

Letter to the Editor

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Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Dear Pepperdine, Stop hiring contemptible and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor