Art by Sybil ZhangThere has been much discussion lately about what news is and what journalists do. We want to be transparent about who we are as a student media organization and what we do. Pepperdine Graphic Media's mission is to "serve the community with news, opinion, contemporary information and a public forum for discussion ... [through] the pursuit of truth, excellence … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Let Us Introduce Ourselves
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Farm to Campus
Graphic by Nate BartonNew Year's resolutions aside, it is never easy to eat healthy, organic and local foods, especially as a student. Yes, there is a farmers market in Malibu, but many students rarely leave campus, either because they don't have a car or see no reason to as they can fulfill most needs at Pepperdine and thus do not utilize this resource. Eating locally is … [Read more...] about Farm to Campus
Continue Princess Leia’s Legacy
Art by Sybil ZhangPrincess Leia was my childhood hero. Even though I was born in the 90s and Star Wars had already been out for a while, my parent's enthusiasm for the original trilogy wore off on me. I remember dressing up as her for Halloween, and my mom spending hours twisting my hair into the iconic bun-style. Since the actress who played her, Carrie Fisher, recently passed … [Read more...] about Continue Princess Leia’s Legacy
Confronting the Colorblind Lie
Image/Art by Sybil ZhangColorblindness to skin color does not exist. In fact, claiming not to see color hurts productive conversations about race relations.Growing up in Texas, I was made deeply aware of skin tone through my Black foster sister. I rarely would mention the “foster” part of sister and would instead introduce her simply as a part of my family. Upon … [Read more...] about Confronting the Colorblind Lie
To Pepperdine Graphic Media, In Response to the Armenian Student Association
To Pepperdine Graphic Media, in response to the Armenian Student Association,Thank you for your letter addressing the event we recently hosted on campus regarding press freedom in Turkey. I am glad that you felt free to express your frustration, and I am especially glad that it is already leading to more discussions in person. But I also note your letter’s demand for a … [Read more...] about To Pepperdine Graphic Media, In Response to the Armenian Student Association