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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More Students Move On Campus Despite LA County COVID-19 Restrictions
First-year Fransheska Companioni-Daroch poses for a photo at the Seaver Campus overlook March 31. Companioni-Daroch moved to campus over the spring recess after two of her professors started offering in-person classes. Photo Courtesy of Fransheska Companioni-DarochDespite LA County’s continued restrictions on university housing, 75 students moved to campus over the spring … [Read more...] about More Students Move On Campus Despite LA County COVID-19 Restrictions
Commencement Plans Remain Uncertain
Art by Ally ArmstrongHold on to your graduation caps for now — commencement is still up on the air. Pepperdine won’t make final decisions on whether the scheduled class of 2020 and 2021 graduation ceremonies will occur in May until April 12, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner wrote in a March 26 email.The University hopes LA County regulations will decrease as COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Commencement Plans Remain Uncertain
Good News: A Month of Firsts
A month ago, I had never eaten a lollipop, climbed a tree or done a somersault.These three experiences are reflective of a larger trend that has governed most of my life — one of avoiding trying new things due to a fear they may be unpleasant or lead to injury.About a month ago, a long-held desire to overcome these fears bubbled to the surface. The end of a relationship … [Read more...] about Good News: A Month of Firsts
Sodexo to Remain Food Provider Through 2021-22 School Year
A student patiently waits for her plate at Waves Cafe during the 2016-2017 school year. The University was in the process of choosing a food provider for 2020-21 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, so the postponed selection led Pepperdine to extend its contract with Sodexo through July 2022.Pepperdine was in the midst of selecting a food provider for 2020-21 when COVID-19 hit, … [Read more...] about Sodexo to Remain Food Provider Through 2021-22 School Year