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In Remembrance of Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson

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Photo by Zach LeEditor's note: Traditionally this space in the Perspectives section is used for the Staff Editorial and the 'Bu Yorker. However, in light of recent tragedies and the effect it has has on the Pepperdine community, we at the Graphic decided to use this space to honor Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson through the voices of those who knew them.This past winter … [Read more...] about In Remembrance of Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson

So You Didn’t Win the Powerball — Now What?

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Art by Christine Nelson Each time a national lottery prize reaches astronomical heights, a level of cold, hard cash that the vast majority of Americans will never attain — at least overnight, anyways — we seem to dream quite a bit more than we typically do. Newscasters on stations everywhere ask people on the street, “What would you do with the jackpot?” and invariably, … [Read more...] about So You Didn’t Win the Powerball — Now What?

New Year’s Resolutions Allow Weakness

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Art by Peau Porotesano Resolutions today are often the butt of a slew of jokes. On a certain level, it makes sense. It's less than a month into January, and according to the numbers from the Statistic Brain Research Institute's "New Years Resolution Statistics," only about 64 percent of individuals will keep their resolutions for longer than a month, and that number only … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions Allow Weakness

Letter to the Editor

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Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent 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. Dear Pepperdine, Stop hiring contemptible and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor

Battle of the Sections

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Art by Christine NelsonLife & Arts:They say America is the land of opportunity, but I think they mean Life & Arts is the land of opportunity. Or maybe, Life & Arts is America. Either way, there’s a plentitude of opportunity.Want to write about your favorite book? Favorite band? Favorite toilet? (Oh, yes. That happened.) You can write it, my friend. We will not … [Read more...] about Battle of the Sections