Student arrested for DUI Photos by Ali Levens Controversy permeates modern news, and the Graphic is no exception. Over the past 10 years, the Graphic faced criticism for a variety of articles, from reporting on student DUI arrests to sharing video content of a crash on PCH to a special edition on drugs. Three former Graphic journalists break down the controversial … [Read more...] about Former Graphic Journalists Reflect On Controversial Reporting
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Pepperdine Receives $22,000 Grant for New First-year Seminar
Editors note: due to a procedural error, this story was written on March 26, 2015 but not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion. Photo by Maria PradaPepperdine received a $21,997 grant Tuesday to fund a new first-year seminar course. Assistant Professor of Art History Kristen Chiem submitted the grant proposal and will be teaching the class. This art history … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Receives $22,000 Grant for New First-year Seminar
Redemption: Featuring Jacob Norte – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photo by Marisa Padilla Glass. Glass everywhere. Glass and gas. Pepperdine junior Jacob Norte woke up sitting in his car, upside down, that fateful September night. He crawled through the door, staggered and sat down on the pavement with pain shooting across his neck and head. His passenger, a female student, was screaming in fear. He still remembers her screaming, the … [Read more...] about Redemption: Featuring Jacob Norte – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
G News 11.14.14
The Well, a student worship service, faces fears of drying up due to lack of financial resources. And in the midst of the drought, students are pledging to drink nothing but water for a good cause. Anchors Whitney Ashton and Shayla Girardin are joined by reporter Maria Prada for the final G News episode of the fall 2014 … [Read more...] about G News 11.14.14
Venezuelan Political Prisoners Face Unjust Trials
Art by Sacha Irick Leopoldo Lopez sent his daughter a message from his military prison cell on Sept. 19. The message was later shared by his wife on his Facebook account: “Today, my dear Manuela turns 5. I was able to see her, and for her birthday she asked me to carry her up to Avila [National Park in Venezuela], like we used to. I promised I would take her soon.” Lopez … [Read more...] about Venezuelan Political Prisoners Face Unjust Trials