Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Last semester, I had to enroll in an Advanced Screenwriting class for my creative writing minor. I typically take classes that involve writing prose, and I consider prose to be my strong suit, but I figured I would try … [Read more...] about Opinion: Science Deserves Better in Film and TV
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Students Wrestle with Christian Supernatural Physical Healing
When she was a child, junior Hannah Schendel's parents drove four hours from San Francisco to take her to a religious healing ceremony in Redding, California, Schendel said. Schendel has scoliosis. Growing up, she said she experienced constant pain and still wears a back brace to bed every night. When she was 12 years old, doctors advised a six-hour surgery with … [Read more...] about Students Wrestle with Christian Supernatural Physical Healing
The Transition from an Expectation to a Passion
Photo by Caroline Conder After undergoing brain surgery at 14 years old, senior Ashtyn Adams thought she wanted to go into medicine and become a doctor. While studying abroad in London during Summer 2019, Adams spoke with Rick Marrs, a Religion professor, former provost and chief academic officer at Pepperdine. Marrs complimented her academic work, but his compliments weren’t … [Read more...] about The Transition from an Expectation to a Passion
Nicolas Armenta Campaigns for Universal Health Care
Photo Courtesy of Nicolas Armenta | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal After years of seeing his family struggle to obtain proper medical coverage, senior Public Relations Major Nicolas Armenta’s passion for free, universal health care amplified as the government continued interfering with the benefits they’d receive. While studying abroad in London his sophomore year, Armenta — … [Read more...] about Nicolas Armenta Campaigns for Universal Health Care
Fresh Faces: First-year Pursues Medicine in Hopes of Healing Others
First-year Melanie Tadros snorkels in the Red Sea in June 2019. Tadros also swam in the Mediterranean Ocean during her stay in Egypt.Photos courtesy of Melanie TadrosFirst-year Melanie Tadros, from Northridge, CA, is an avid singer and a "Grey's Anatomy" fan who dreams of becoming a doctor. Tadros said her high school chemistry class combined with the American medical drama … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Pursues Medicine in Hopes of Healing Others
