Photos by Berkley Mason and Courtesy of Lydia Gerard and Meridith Cary Light & Dirty, a senior thesis exhibition at the Weisman Museum, is showing a handful of art pieces, all of which aim to convey and start a dialogue about topics of "light" or "dirty" nature, senior Studio Art major Lydia Gerard said. Assistant Professor of Fine Art Gretchen Batcheller, Art … [Read more...] about Light & Dirty: ‘The Controversy Is Expected’
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Letter to the Editor: I Wouldn’t Trade Pepperdine for Another University
Over the past eight months, I have been given the tremendous opportunity of working in President Benton’s office as his Leadership Fellow. The fellowship has been a growing professional experience and a valuable addition to my resume, but more importantly, it has been a beautiful display of Pepperdine’s heart. At the risk of using cliches, Pepperdine has been a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: I Wouldn’t Trade Pepperdine for Another University
Letter to the Editor: There Are No New Issues Under the Sun
Others have said it before me, but it is also my personal reaction as I near the end of my life; namely that there is truly little if anything "new" under the sun. Which leads me to react to some of your stories about race, and many other societal issues, discussed in the Graphic that all look very familiar to me. During my 42 years as a part of Pepperdine's history, I have … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: There Are No New Issues Under the Sun
Study Tips: Don’t Let Finals Be Your End
Photo by Justina Huang If you’re like most students, when finals time rolls around you can’t help but feel a sense of impending doom. In fact, severe test anxiety affects as much as 20 percent of the school-going population, with another 18 percent having moderate forms of the condition, according to the American Test Anxieties Association. While other students … [Read more...] about Study Tips: Don’t Let Finals Be Your End
Save Your Words: Just Press Play
Photo by Ana SalinasVictor Hugo once said, “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” This frequently quoted aphorism reveals the undeniable power of pairing instruments and rich lyrics. This truth can be used to our advantage when we simply cannot convey our message. A particular cringe-worthy experience might need … [Read more...] about Save Your Words: Just Press Play