Pepperdine students gather at the Well on Oct. 15 at the Amphitheatre. The Well is one of the weekly University-hosted spiritual gatherings that bring the community together to worship. Photo by Christine ParkAs young students at Pepperdine walk a life of faith, they are sometimes faced with navigating hard questions in a secular world. The University offers an educational … [Read more...] about Faith in Secular Democracy: Pepperdine Students Grapple With Morality
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Opinion: Intensely Desiring Self Improvement is Damaging
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Self-improvement is at the forefront of many people’s mindsets. Being smarter, kinder, bolder, more charismatic, more exciting, more grounded, more disciplined or any other positive attribute someone believes they lack is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Intensely Desiring Self Improvement is Damaging
Don’t Abort Planned Parenthood, We Need It
Art by Brooke MuschottPlanned Parenthood Federation of America is more than just abortions. Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive health care, counseling, STI testing, contraceptives and, most controversially, abortions. While the moral implications of abortions have been discussed in this country for decades, it is even more … [Read more...] about Don’t Abort Planned Parenthood, We Need It
It’s Time to Stop Talking About Fifty Shades of Grey
I don’t know about you, but according to my humble observation, the weekend of Valentine’s Day definitely got 50 shades darker. I am not referring to the hoards of vulture-like singles waiting for Feb. 15’s chocolate sales, nor am I referring to the actual film release. I am referring to the fact that everyone seems to use the personal choice of watching the film as a token of … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Stop Talking About Fifty Shades of Grey
Death with Dignity Poses Ethical Questions
We’re always told to live life to the fullest because we never know when our final day will come. Knowing or choosing death is something beyond my comprehension. But not for Brittany Maynard. If you’re not familiar, Maynard has recently been in the news for having terminal brain cancer and deciding to end her own life through a process called “Death with … [Read more...] about Death with Dignity Poses Ethical Questions