Dean of Libraries Mark Roosa, the new interim director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. Roosa now reports to both the Provost and Advancement across his two roles. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityLess than a week after the University and former Museum Director Andrea Gyorody “mutually agreed” for Gyorody to step down, Pepperdine has named her … [Read more...] about Administration Appoints New Weisman Interim Director, Students Protest After Censorship Controversy
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Opinion: Jim Gash’s Presidency Should Not Have Been Extended
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. On Aug. 4, Pepperdine University announced the Board of Regents unanimously voted to extend President Jim Gash’s term by five years. Gash has been the president of Pepperdine for six years, and while some of the changes he … [Read more...] about Opinion: Jim Gash’s Presidency Should Not Have Been Extended
Opinion: Deleting Social Media is Easier and More Beneficial Than Expected
Transparency item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The downsides of social media seem to be generally well known. Social media can disrupt sleep and worsen anxiety, according to Deconstructing Stigma. Although there are many routes to take when discussing negative aspects of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Deleting Social Media is Easier and More Beneficial Than Expected
Students Wrestle With Feeling Fufillment
Sophomore Emery Arnold swims in Hawai'i on July 10. Arnold said she was happy to be surrounded by the ocean and people she loves. Photo courtesy of Emery Arnold Grappling with the constant urge to want more is something many students are trying to navigate. Fulfillment is the recipe for conquering that urge and enjoying the subtleties of life. Students at Pepperdine said they … [Read more...] about Students Wrestle With Feeling Fufillment
Staff Editorial: Censorship Goes Against the Core of Journalism
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. In the wake of a censorship controversy surrounding the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, conversation around censorship has proliferated … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Censorship Goes Against the Core of Journalism