Jeweler Eve Gay poses for a promotional photo for her jewelry company STONED in Malibu in January. Gay said she developed the idea for her business in March when quarantine began and launched her company in November. Photos courtesy of Eve Gay Senior International Management major Eve Gay said moving back to her hometown of Jacksonville, Fla., during the pandemic provided … [Read more...] about Turning Coal into Diamonds: How Senior Eve Gay Started a Jewelry Business during COVID-19
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Staff Editorial: The Graphic’s Senior Leaders Strengthen Their Commitment to Inclusive, Unbiased Coverage
Art by Ally Armstrong The Graphic remains dedicated to serving the Pepperdine community as an inclusive, unbiased news source. In the past, we have done this by holding those with power accountable, exposing injustices and amplifying voices in the community. As we begin a new semester, this paramount goal remains unchanged. Over 25% of U.S. Americans have "not very much" … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic’s Senior Leaders Strengthen Their Commitment to Inclusive, Unbiased Coverage
The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
Art by Samantha Miller In Abraham Lincoln's 1858 "House Divided" speech, he declared these famous words: "A house divided against itself cannot stand." His quote continues to serve as a rallying cry for unity within a nation fractured by social unrest. While unity in itself is a beautiful and necessary concept in any democracy, it cannot be achieved without adherence … [Read more...] about The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
Online Resources Remain Available Remotely For Pepperdine Students
Art by Leah Bae As the Pepperdine community begins another remote semester, students may be unsure how to get help with their academic or professional goals while they remain off campus. Pepperdine students have access to numerous online resources, some of which they might not even know are available. The Career Center, Navigate and LinkedIn Learning are three resources … [Read more...] about Online Resources Remain Available Remotely For Pepperdine Students
Opinion: Acknowledge Preferences and Banish Baseless Bias
Art by Samantha Miller Whether Black, white, straight, gay or bisexual, many people have issues with understanding what preferences are and how to correctly express them. It seems as though many people try to disguise their biases by calling them preferences. In some cases, it just seems to be a ploy to validate harmful practices of prejudice and discrimination directed … [Read more...] about Opinion: Acknowledge Preferences and Banish Baseless Bias