Psychology Professor Steve Rouse (left) and his wife Stacy stand outside Stauffer Chapel on Easter in April 2025. Rouse was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer last fall, according to his CaringBridge page. Photo courtesy of Bradley GriffinThe Pepperdine community is mourning the loss of Steve Rouse, a father, husband, friend, Christian and Psychology professor who died … [Read more...] about Community Mourns Loss of Psychology Professor Steve Rouse
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GSA Crossroads Hosts Record-Breaking Formal Amid Pushback Over Event Name
Students dance to Pink Pony Club at GSA formal April 7. The event hosted more than 86 people, students, alumni and faculty. Photo by Cassandra BarronPepperdine’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance Crossroads (GSA Crossroads) hosted the highest-attended formal in the history of the club amidst controversy surrounding the title of the event.For the advertisement of the event, … [Read more...] about GSA Crossroads Hosts Record-Breaking Formal Amid Pushback Over Event Name
Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Change the Sexual Policy
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I am not unlike many other LGBTQ+ students at Pepperdine. Months before moving to Malibu, I told myself that as soon as I started college, I would finally come out of the closet as bisexual. I wanted to explore my … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Change the Sexual Policy
Opinion: Movie ‘Tár’ Leads Gender Representation Astray
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The 2022 movie “Tár” leads to a series of controversies around its depiction of the main character, Lydia Tár. The film is a great production, yet the world presented in the film is not reality. “Tár” is about the story … [Read more...] about Opinion: Movie ‘Tár’ Leads Gender Representation Astray
Film Review: Totally Metal ‘Nimona’ Movie Challenges Tradition
Nimona draws up plans in front of the murder wall in Ballister’s secret hideout. Despite challenges with production and COVID-19, “Nimona” made its way to the screen June 23. Photo courtesy of Netflix Content Warning: This story mentions the topic of suicide. Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to … [Read more...] about Film Review: Totally Metal ‘Nimona’ Movie Challenges Tradition