Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. With new and returning students on campus after the summer break, this means a departure from home-cooked meals for many students. Eating at the Waves Café, known as “the Caf,” is the main food option available to students, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Students with Dietary Restrictions Need More Clarity and Options
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Opinion: Lack of ICA Support Raises Alarm Bells
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. With the 2025-26 academic year starting, I have been thinking about activities on campus I would like to participate in this year. During my time at Pepperdine, I have been a part of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA), … [Read more...] about Opinion: Lack of ICA Support Raises Alarm Bells
Everybody Has One: Letter From the Editor
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Growing up, I often felt like having an opinion was a bad thing. Even though nobody ever explicitly said that, the sentiment was palpable in the classrooms at my elementary school. When I, or another female student, would raise a hand to offer an opinion on a topic, I could see the eye rolls across the room. I could see … [Read more...] about Everybody Has One: Letter From the Editor
Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs
Photos by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Controversial posts and shouting matches at the Freedom Wall. A bitter tweet about Pepperdine’s dining options. A conversation about abortion in a first-year dorm. Discussions in an ethics class. A humorous take on Yik Yak. These are all ways in which opinions are expressed in Pepperdine’s community on a campus that … [Read more...] about Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs