Photo by Rachal Marquez My favorite professor with whom I have ever taken a class had a tendency to turn our in-class discussions into talks that mattered far beyond the classroom. Discussions in this class ranged from the importance of naming cats to the interplay between philosophy and colors. One day during class, this professor gave a piece of advice that has probably … [Read more...] about Go Out and Do Nothing
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Volunteering vs. Voluntouring: It’s All About the Motive
Art by Kris Harper "Voluntourist" is a relatively new term used to describe the pervasive culture in which privileged individuals travel to other countries for a humanitarian cause. "Voluntourist" and "voluntourism" are respective hybrids of the words "volunteer" and "tourist." Voluntouring is a kind of global branch of volunteering in which a person travels a great distance … [Read more...] about Volunteering vs. Voluntouring: It’s All About the Motive
Feminism is More Than Victoria’s Secret
Art by Kris Harper Although the flurry of ogling women at the Victoria's Secret annual “fashion show” has abated since the Christmas season, its remnants are present in the rubble of hyper-feminine girl power. Posts on Tumblr, BuzzFeed and conversations in the common rooms of Pepperdine chronicle the mental inventory of Millennial feminists who spout the merits of Taylor … [Read more...] about Feminism is More Than Victoria’s Secret
Reject Serial Apathy
Art by Brooke Muschott If you've been on the Internet in the past year, you've noticed the hype around true-crime stories like those featured on "Serial" and "Making a Murderer." Season one of "Serial" was downloaded more than 100 million times, according to the New York Times Nov. 2, 2015 article "Pandora to Stream 'Serial' Podcast", and "Making a Murderer" has quickly … [Read more...] about Reject Serial Apathy
In Remembrance of Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson
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