Art by Brooke Muschott In the U.S., as well as in other countries that plan on resettling refugees, there is a worry that allowing refugees in creates too drastic of a danger to national safety. The issue of letting Syrian refugees into the U.S. has become an extensively discussed and polarizing matter on social media in the last couple of months. In Europe, similar … [Read more...] about Cologne Attacks Precipitate Immigration Debate
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In Remembrance of Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson
Photo by Zach LeEditor's note: Traditionally this space in the Perspectives section is used for the Staff Editorial and the 'Bu Yorker. However, in light of recent tragedies and the effect it has has on the Pepperdine community, we at the Graphic decided to use this space to honor Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson through the voices of those who knew them.This past winter … [Read more...] about In Remembrance of Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson
Women’s basketball rebuilds and rebounds
Photos by Berkley Mason Rebuilding. This is one word that describes the 2015-16 Pepperdine Waves women’s basketball team. After losing leading scorer Bria Richardson, leading rebounder Ea Shoushtari and key post defender Tessa Emerson from last year’s squad due to graduation, the Waves saw eight letterwinners return, along with the addition of seven newcomers. Head Coach … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball rebuilds and rebounds
Thrill-Seeking Sophomore Goes the Distance at the Grand Canyon
Photos by Zach LeFrustrated with his first collegiate cross-country season, Matt Zupan loaded his car up in Malibu and headed east until he hit the Grand Canyon. He spent the night under the stars sleeping in his car thinking about how much water and food he could carry for the next day's run.At 4:30 the next morning, the sophomore laced up his shoes and strode out onto the … [Read more...] about Thrill-Seeking Sophomore Goes the Distance at the Grand Canyon
Chaos ensues in NFL playoffs
Art by Peau Porotesano As expected, this year's NFL playoffs are a full-blown event. You want to know why football is king in terms of TV ratings? These playoff games are perfect proof: Anyone could win against anyone else. Nearly all of these games were either unusual, or exciting or at least perfect for cracking jokes (sorry, Texans fans). Let's recap the past two weeks, … [Read more...] about Chaos ensues in NFL playoffs