Photo by Whitney Irick For those wondering why it is necessary for the Graphic to cover stories such as student DUIs, let me explain. The Graphic covers news, which are stories deemed newsworthy by elements including timing, significance, proximity, prominence, conflict and human interest. Pepperdine is a small campus and dry one on top of that. So, when a serious car … [Read more...] about In Defense of the Graphic
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Yoga Blends Cross-Training and Competition
Photos by Allison Hubbard In Southern California there are several truisms one learns. First, flip-flops are a part of one’s year-around wardrobe. Second, 60-degree days constitute sweater weather. Lastly, yoga is good. In the realm of athletics, this third truism permeates the modern sports world as well. The 5,000-year-old practice of yoga is incorporated into more and … [Read more...] about Yoga Blends Cross-Training and Competition
Pepperdine: Street Style Edition
For fashion lovers, inspiration is found on the street just as much as the classroom or your next internship. If you are an avid style seeker like myself, then you do your street style homework on Pinterest. But who needs some social media app for stylespiration when your fellow Pepperdine students are walking fashion icons? These three Pepperdine girls represented the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine: Street Style Edition
Waves Need Mind Over Matter
Photos by Marisa Padilla Southern California The Waves hosted USC on Saturday. The Trojans have won the last six WCC titles and continued to prove their strength through a six-goal lead in the second quarter. “The game against USC was tough, no doubt ... but it provides us with a learning experience,” junior redshirt Luke Hewko said. “We are a young team, and we have a … [Read more...] about Waves Need Mind Over Matter
Coaches Take More Responsibility Amidst Turn-Over
Photo Courtesy of the Pepperdine Athletics With the fall sports seasons well underway, it’s hard to ignore the new faces coaching on the sidelines. The Athletics Department faces new challenges in replacing staff members who are leaving — or have already left. Some left for opportunities at bigger schools, such as UCLA or the University of Michigan. With nine NCAA … [Read more...] about Coaches Take More Responsibility Amidst Turn-Over