Theatre students perform "9 to 5: The Musical" for a November 2024 dress rehearsal in Smothers Theatre. The show, directed by Theatre Professor Kelly Todd, is about a group of women who rise up against sexual harassment from their boss. File photo by Mary Elisabeth ('25)Months of work go into producing Pepperdine’s Theatre productions each year. But before auditions even … [Read more...] about Before the Auditions: How the Theatre Program Selects Its Shows
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Women’s Basketball Stuns UC Davis with Buzzer-Beater in Postseason Thriller
Junior guard Taija Sta. Maria launches the winning three-pointer over the Aggies defender to lift Pepperdine over UC Davis at Firestone Fieldhouse on March 19. The basket was three of Sta. Maria's 11 points in the fourth quarter. Photo by Ava WaltonJunior guard Taija Sta. Maria hit the step-back three pointer as the clock expired to give Pepperdine Women's Basketball a 71-68 … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Stuns UC Davis with Buzzer-Beater in Postseason Thriller
Opinion: Propaganda Dictates Reality
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Every day we wake up and are handed a version of reality. This reality comes through notifications, headlines and algorithms tailored specifically to us. It's usually what we call "staying informed." Rarely do we stop and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Propaganda Dictates Reality
Staff Ed: Despite AI, Journalism Industry’s Future Shines Bright
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. Ken Griffey Jr., MLB hall of famer, is known for many things — hitting over 600 home runs and wearing his hat backwards during the Home Run … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Despite AI, Journalism Industry’s Future Shines Bright
Once a Wave, Always a Wave: Pepperdine Women’s Soccer Alumna Signs NWSL Contract
Tatum Wynalda, Pepperdine Women's Soccer alumna, poses through all phases of her soccer career. Wynalda recently signed a short-term contract with San Diego Wave FC and the NWSL. Photos courtesy of Tatum WynaldaOnce a Wave, always a Wave. Tatum Wynalda, Pepperdine Women's Soccer alum, rode the Wave all the way down south to San Diego, where she signed her first professional … [Read more...] about Once a Wave, Always a Wave: Pepperdine Women’s Soccer Alumna Signs NWSL Contract