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I’m black and I’m in a war

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Editor’s Note: Each week, The Joshua Gray “GRAYDE” column will present a collection of opinions based on Gray’s personal experiences “grayding” current cultural perceptions and challenging our societal progression toward a better future. I’m in a war. I’m a black man. I’m in a war that neither the majority of Pepperdine nor the majority of America has fought. I’m an … [Read more...] about I’m black and I’m in a war

I am coming home

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Looking out the window at the view of Lake Geneva on my first day in Lausanne, I wondered what the Lord had in store for me. He had already delivered me safely from my first plane ride ever and had given me an amazing roommate. He brought me to Switzerland so that I could grow and learn to rely on Him. I already knew it was going to be difficult and would defy all my … [Read more...] about I am coming home

I am ready to be transformed

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Art by Xander Hayes I still can’t believe that freshman year is already over, and I am days away from starting my sophomore year in Lausanne, Switzerland. As I start to pack for this upcoming year, I think about what it was like nearly one year ago when I was just shopping at Target, finding the perfect bedspread, figuring out wall decorations for my dorm and preparing myself … [Read more...] about I am ready to be transformed

Staff Editorial: Class of 2018, Meet The Graphic

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Art by Sacha Irick Today the screaming stops, classes start and the Graphic hits stands with our first issue of the 2014-2015 academic year. We promise you will not be seeing crazy-excited upperclassmen running around in orange shirts. We have absolutely nothing to do with them. But we’re still excited you’re here. We, the Graphic staff, would like to take this opportunity to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Class of 2018, Meet The Graphic

Man Rescued from High Surf in Malibu Pronounced Dead

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Photo by Marisa Padilla A man was pronounced dead on Tuesday, Aug. 26, after being pulled from high surf in Malibu earlier in the day, according to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's station. Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Lifeguard division received a report around 11:20 a.m. that a surfer, whose name has not been released, was unconscious at Surfrider … [Read more...] about Man Rescued from High Surf in Malibu Pronounced Dead