Art By Sofia CifuentesTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Editor's Note: The author Anniah Smith is the current president of Pepperdine College Democrats.From Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerns to abortion issues and the Weisman censorship scandal, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Should Lift Protest Restrictions
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Opinion: Celebrity Artists Should Engage More With Politics
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. It is undeniable how much influence celebrities have on public opinion. Celebrity-endorsed advertisements are found to massively increase confidence and quick decision-making in consumers choosing a product, according to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Celebrity Artists Should Engage More With Politics
Opinion: Propaganda Dictates Reality
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Every day we wake up and are handed a version of reality. This reality comes through notifications, headlines and algorithms tailored specifically to us. It's usually what we call "staying informed." Rarely do we stop and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Propaganda Dictates Reality
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
Hot Shots: Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Set Reveals the Importance of Politics Within Sports Culture
Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writer. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known globally as Bad Bunny, took the stage at the Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Feb. 8. From the moment the National Football League announced him as the headliner in late September, backlash surged. In a political … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Set Reveals the Importance of Politics Within Sports Culture