I spent my childhood in places that do not exist, or rather, lost in thought in worlds my imagination would make up. Such imagination served as the foundation for my love of landscape paintings, and invigorated my nostalgia for the video game Skyrim and appreciation for the poems of my namesake, T.S. Eliot. Everybody has pieces of artwork they love. It is definitely the case … [Read more...] about Good News: Art Is How Humanity Endures
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TikTok on Pause: The 12-Hour Ban That Shook America’s Social Sphere
In a surprising move on Jan. 19, the federal government banned TikTok, leaving millions wondering how they would now spend their screen time. The federal government banned TikTok due to its ties with China, citing potential national security risks, NBC News said. The ban lasted only 12 hours but caused widespread disruption as TikTok was the most downloaded app in 2024, … [Read more...] about TikTok on Pause: The 12-Hour Ban That Shook America’s Social Sphere
Men’s Basketball Secures Another Victory Over The Pacific Tigers
A two-time victory is never a coincidence. Pepperdine's Men's Basketball earns their second series victory against Pacific on Jan. 25 in a buzzing Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves scored 60 points to the Tiger's 44 in a steady game of high energy and teamwork. Head Coach Ed Schilling started senior forward Stefan Todorovic, junior guard Moe Odum, sophomore guard/forward Dovydas … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Secures Another Victory Over The Pacific Tigers
Pepp Students Travel to D.C. For Trump’s Inauguration
The United States' 60th Presidential Inauguration is a historical moment and alumna Hannah Loewen and senior Michael Sugimoto traveled across the country to be there. Loewan and Sugimoto are just two of the 220,000 Americans who received tickets to watch history unfold as the 47th president was sworn into office. Loewen said she planned to volunteer for Donald Trump’s … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Travel to D.C. For Trump’s Inauguration
Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Change the Sexual Policy
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I am not unlike many other LGBTQ+ students at Pepperdine. Months before moving to Malibu, I told myself that as soon as I started college, I would finally come out of the closet as bisexual. I wanted to explore my … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Change the Sexual Policy