Graphic by Nate Barton Less than a month after the July terror attack in Nice, France, cities across the south of France started to crack down on what Muslim women are wearing to the beach and in particular. According to a New York Times article "French Court Suspends Burkini Ban" by Jim Bittermann, Sheena McKenzie and Catherine E. Shoichet on Aug. 26, the full body swimsuit … [Read more...] about Don’t Ban Muslim Modesty
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Everyone Feels Lost
Graphic by Nate Barton I remember coming into Pepperdine as a freshman and seeing the seniors around me and thinking to myself, "Wow, they have it together. They have it all figured out." From my point of view, it seemed like they knew what they wanted and how to achieve their goals, or at least had some sort of direction in their life. But as I begin my senior year, I … [Read more...] about Everyone Feels Lost
Vitamin C Doesn’t Cure Colds
Graphic by Nate Barton Ever heard someone say that drinking orange juice or taking a vitamin C supplement helps combat a cold? Nearly everyone has, but studies show that that vitamin C has little effect on colds. With the number of students who catch colds during the year, it would be nice if there was a surefire way to prevent illness, but the answer is not vitamin … [Read more...] about Vitamin C Doesn’t Cure Colds
BSA’s New Column Amplifies Their Voice
Image Courtesy of BSAAs Pepperdine moves toward more diversity, inclusion and cultural competence, the Black Student Association (BSA) is here and thrilled to begin its a monthly column in the Graphic. We hope to use this space as an avenue to share our perspective on topics that are of importance to us, especially topics that impact our lives as students at Pepperdine.BSA is … [Read more...] about BSA’s New Column Amplifies Their Voice
Pepperdine Prioritizes Abroad, Not Students
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe priority deadline of Sept. 26 for International Programs applications needs either to be pushed back or eliminated. To study abroad is an incredible academic and social opportunity, however, the imminence of the priority deadline serves to benefit the university when I believe it should benefit the student. It's no secret that Pepperdine takes great … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Prioritizes Abroad, Not Students