Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Ken Griffey Jr., MLB hall of famer, is known for many things — hitting over 600 home runs and wearing his hat backwards during the Home Run … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Despite AI, Journalism Industry’s Future Shines Bright
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Opinion: Spring Break Requires More Intentionality
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. There are many ways one can choose to spend a week off from school. Spring break is a popular time for college students across the country to vacation. Many U.S. locations such as San Diego, Panama City Beach and Orlando are … [Read more...] about Opinion: Spring Break Requires More Intentionality
Opinion: Pepperdine Must Affirm DEI
Art by Cara TangTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.In 2025, the Trump Administration attacked federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Pepperdine University’s lack of overt support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on its … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Affirm DEI
Letter from the Editor: Share Diverse Opinions
Transparency Item: Letters from the editor are based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer, in this case Perspectives Editor Ashley Burton. Last semester, I started writing for the Perspectives section of the Graphic. I quickly found my stride writing about often politically charged topics. These topics varied, whether they concerned the protection … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: Share Diverse Opinions
Opinion: The Halftime Show Outshines the Game
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Many viewers struggle to recall who won a given Super Bowl. Images tend to endure instead: Rihanna suspended high above the stadium in red, revealing her pregnancy without interrupting a note. Kendrick Lamar structured his … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Halftime Show Outshines the Game