Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. American film and television, especially that which is geared at young people, works its way into everyday discussion at a remarkable pace. Phrases like “XOXO Gossip Girl” and the “thirteenth reason” … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Coming-of-Age Genre Needs a Change
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Opinion: Kids Deserve Meaningful Stories
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 practice of storytelling has existed for most of human history, and it provides rich detail about cultures, time periods and events all over the world. Storytelling seems to be a natural inclination for people and can … [Read more...] about Opinion: Kids Deserve Meaningful Stories
Opinion: Comedy Television Addresses Dark Themes With Humor
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Comedy has remained one of the most popular genres of television for decades, beginning with classics such as "I Love Lucy" and continuing with shows like "Derry Girls." In the popular imagination, comedy is a form of escapism … [Read more...] about Opinion: Comedy Television Addresses Dark Themes With Humor
Trans Participation in Sports Causes Multi-Level Controversy
The Pepperdine Athletics logo illuminates in Firestone Fieldhouse. Members of Pepperdine Athletics spoke out on transgender participation in the NCAA. Photo by Jerry Jiang Junior Tony Lin came out as transgender his senior year of high school to what he described as “mixed results.” Lin did not tell his parents about his gender identity when he came out to people at his … [Read more...] about Trans Participation in Sports Causes Multi-Level Controversy
Opinion: Newsroom Staff Must be More Racially Diverse
A newsroom with racially diverse staff is the first step toward creating thoughtful, racially diverse news coverage. Without a variety of backgrounds among professional journalists reporting on diverse issues, mainstream news consumers might question the validity of a media organization’s content. As of 2018, people of color made up only 23% of newsroom staff in the United … [Read more...] about Opinion: Newsroom Staff Must be More Racially Diverse
