Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. This letter was originally published in East County North Star on April … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Left Coast Racism:’ —An Open Letter to Pepperdine President Jim Gash
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Opinion: Unlink from the Toxic Side of LinkedIn
Art by Autumn Hardwick"I am excited to announce that I will be interning/working at …"LinkedIn members often start posts with this phrase to announce their internships or employment offers. While these posts receive many positive engagements and words of encouragement from their connections, they raise the question: How genuine are these congratulatory comments?For some … [Read more...] about Opinion: Unlink from the Toxic Side of LinkedIn
Letter to the Editor: Engage in Civil Discourse on Systemic Racism
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership.My name is Aaron Wilson and I am a former … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Engage in Civil Discourse on Systemic Racism
Petty Perspective: Did Noah Bring a Shark on the Ark?
Art by Samantha Miller When people think about the story of Noah's Ark — which is from the book of Genesis — many Christians see it as historically accurate. There are other writings and stories throughout history that recount similar events of a "worldwide flood." "The Epic of Gilgamesh" is one example of how the flood story is used outside the Bible — this is also a … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Did Noah Bring a Shark on the Ark?
Opinion: Beyond the Trend — Advocate for Black People in Daily Life
Art by Samantha Miller On June 2, black squares flooded many people's Instagram feeds. These squares were part of the Blackout Tuesday movement. Beyond just a post, the black square signified one's solidarity and allyship with the Black community after the killing of innocent George Floyd on May 25. Seven months after Blackout Tuesday, the Black Lives Matter … [Read more...] about Opinion: Beyond the Trend — Advocate for Black People in Daily Life