Art by Sofia CifuentesTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.“Inevitably, hip-hop records are treated as though they are disposable/They are not maximized as product even, you know, not to mention as art.”Those words close out the intro of hip-hop band … [Read more...] about Opinion: Hip-hop — Don’t Forget About the Album
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Armenian Students Bond Over Homemade Food
Seniors Elen Akopyan (left) and Kristina Urfalyan (right) pose for a photo at their George Page Apartment on March 26. Urfalyan taught Akopyan her Manti recipe. Photo by Melissa HoustonAt a dorm room tucked into the northwest corner of Pepperdine’s George Page Apartments, students step into a slice of home.Senior Kristina Urfalyan grew up cooking traditional Armenian … [Read more...] about Armenian Students Bond Over Homemade Food
Staff Ed: Seniors Offer Advice to Incoming Students
Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Dear new students, Whether you’re a first-year or a transfer student, know that you are far from being alone. If you’re a first-year, you … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Seniors Offer Advice to Incoming Students
Gym Looks to AI for More Precise Physical Fitness
Fred Fitness is open for business Nov. 7. Fred Fitness has one location in Santa Monica, and another in Culver City expected to open in late summer 2026. Photos by Nick CharkhedianThe future of fitness is here. As visitors scroll through Fred Fitness' website, those words, “the future of fitness is here,” are prominently plastered in big letters. Artificial … [Read more...] about Gym Looks to AI for More Precise Physical Fitness
Athletics Breaks GPA Record in Fall 2025
Tanner Gardner gives a speech at the Brock House on Aug. 13. Gardner is now in his fourth semester as Pepperdine's Director of Athletics. Photo courtesy of Tanner Gardner. Pepperdine Athletics’ 2025 fall season saw successful finishes across multiple sports. Women’s Soccer won a second consecutive WCC title, Men’s Water Polo finished No. 9 in final national … [Read more...] about Athletics Breaks GPA Record in Fall 2025