Art by Samantha Miller Gallup, a global analytics firm, released data showcasing that as of February 2021, an estimate of 5.6% of the U.S. population identifies themselves as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. In the same research, Gallup concluded that about one in six adults in Generation Z considers themselves LGBTQ+. Society, in general, seems to be more accepting of the … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘Coming Out’ — Optional or Obligatory?
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Staff Editorial: Not Just Answers, The Truth
Art by Autumn Hardwick Some of the best — and most frequently misquoted — movie lines of all time are from Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise's courtroom spat in A Few Good Men. "You want answers?" Nicholson asks coyly. "I want the truth," Cruise demands. "You can't handle the truth!" Nicholson shouts back. As student journalists, the Graphic staff looks for answers. We hunt high … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Not Just Answers, The Truth
Opinion: Busy Bees — Pepperdine Students Must Find Balance
Art by Samantha Miller“I’d love to meet today, but I’m just too busy.” “I’m so overwhelmed.” If one spends anytime walking around Pepperdine’s campus, it is likely they’ll hear these as shared complaints among students.For fall 2021, 33% of Pepperdine students are enrolled in 17 or more units, according to Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Opinion: Busy Bees — Pepperdine Students Must Find Balance
Pepperdine Students Discuss Politics and the Upcoming Election
The U.S. presidential election tasked Pepperdine students with constructing their own political views and opinions prior to voting, but talking politics remains a challenge on campus. Pepperdine accommodates diverse political thought, with 69% of undergraduate students identifying their political views to be either "somewhat conservative," "moderate" or "somewhat liberal," … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Discuss Politics and the Upcoming Election
Opinion: Pepperdine Must Take Further Action to Promote Diversity
Art by Madeline Duvall As the Pepperdine community remains uncertain regarding plans for the spring semester, students also question the University's commitments to promoting diversity and equality. While Pepperdine has committed to fostering a unified and diverse environment, more action must be taken to ensure students are heard in a predominately white university. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Take Further Action to Promote Diversity
