Art by Jackie Lopez 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 and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Every day, the Graphic staff works hard to put out content that relies on facts, entails thorough reporting and aims to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic Reintroduces Themselves
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Good News: Hold On to the 5%, and Make the Most of College
At the beginning of every school year, I am a nervous wreck.Without fail, I spend the last days of summer vacation not relaxing, but stressing over various problems that are never as bad as I make them out to be. This year, I came to the startling realization that there will be more new faces than familiar ones when I enter the Caf. Also, because I completed my minor, I will no … [Read more...] about Good News: Hold On to the 5%, and Make the Most of College
Finding Myself and Family Roots in Florence
Italian culture has been close to my heart from a young age. Both sides of my family are Italian, and six of my eight great-grandparents emigrated from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island in the 1920s. My family has passed down hints of our Italian culture including pasta and sauce recipes and a love for traditional Italian music. That's why, when I first toured … [Read more...] about Finding Myself and Family Roots in Florence
Advice Column: Surfing Through First Semester
Art by Sarah Rietz Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic includes an advice column based on new topics and different writers thoughts. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey there Waves, Make sure to ride the orientation wave to familiarize yourself with the campus. From locating the gnarliest study spots to mastering the perfect time to … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Surfing Through First Semester
Living the Swiss Dream: Laughter, Friendships and Gelato
Lausanne: a picturesque gem nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, where time seems to slow down and every corner unveils a delicious gelateria. In Switzerland, modernity and tradition coexist harmoniously. The efficiency of the Swiss rail system is a marvel, whisking you from centuries-old towns to cosmopolitan cities with clockwork precision. Yet it’s the warmth of human … [Read more...] about Living the Swiss Dream: Laughter, Friendships and Gelato