Art by Sarah RietzTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Having one best friend allows you to have someone you can trust, rely on and confide in. However, limiting yourself to only one best friend can be detrimental to your personal growth and social development. In … [Read more...] about Opinion: One Best Friend Is Limiting
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Local Wildlife Center Provides Care to Native Sea Lions
A small sea lion sleeps in the sun near the cliff edge at Point Dume State Beach on Feb. 15. The effects of climate change threaten sea lions — especially the pups, said Heather Henderson, marine program manager at the California Wildlife Center. Photos by Ali Levens On a balmy 80-degree Christmas Day at Malibu’s Westward Beach, three members of the public spotted a … [Read more...] about Local Wildlife Center Provides Care to Native Sea Lions
Seaver College Names Ron Cox Dean of International Programs
Dean of International Programs Ron Cox smiles for a photo with students in Uganda in summer 2022. Cox said he hopes to continue emphasizing global competence and cultural humility. Photos courtesy of Ron Cox Seaver Dean Michael Feltner named Ron Cox dean of International Programs, Feltner wrote in a Feb. 21 email to the Pepperdine community. Cox has served as interim dean of … [Read more...] about Seaver College Names Ron Cox Dean of International Programs
An Extra Sense: Music Bridges Memory
Jessica Cail, Stephen Weinstock, Jonathon Louie and Joseph Sadler all relive their childhood musical memories. Photo by Lucian Himes Music can transcend not only physical space — but time. In a hospital, an older woman lies on the bed. A staff member puts headphones over her ears with music she used to listen to. The woman moves her head. She dances along to the songs … [Read more...] about An Extra Sense: Music Bridges Memory
The Unplugged Experience: Listen to the Past
A Jimi Hendrix record spins, sophomore Hali Olefice said she would carry a record player everywhere with her if she could. Photos by Lucian Himes Streaming music: *record scratch* you’re probably wondering how we got here, and for that, let’s take a look at the past. Nowadays, 65% of all global music revenue comes from streaming, 19.2% comes from physical formats, 4.3% … [Read more...] about The Unplugged Experience: Listen to the Past