Art by Madeline DuvallUsually, I write as Aj Muonagolu, assistant perspectives editor of The Graphic; this time, however, I'm writing as someone different. I'm writing as Anitiz Demond Muonagolu Jr., an African American male bombarded by the racial inequality present in America. The ongoing threat of police brutality following the murder of George Floyd not only affects myself … [Read more...] about Stop Making Black a Death Sentence
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Gash Speaks Out for Pepp Against Racism, Students Aren’t Impressed
A screenshot of Pepperdine’s Instagram post from June 2. Members of the Pepperdine community have liked, shared and retweeted posts across platforms as the Black Lives Matter social movement resurfaced late May, but one community member has been noticeably more absent from social media — Jim Gash.On May 25, George Floyd, a Black man in Minneapolis, died in police … [Read more...] about Gash Speaks Out for Pepp Against Racism, Students Aren’t Impressed
Album Review: SWMRS Releases ‘Berkeley’s On Fire’
Photo courtesy of Fueled By Ramen RecordsPunk rock has presumably taken the back seat of the music industry as icons of hip-hop and pop music continue to sit at the top of the charts. Neo-punk band SWMRS is single-handedly reviving the teenage angst scene with a message that will not be forgotten. Following the release of their 2016 album, "Drive North," which highlights softer … [Read more...] about Album Review: SWMRS Releases ‘Berkeley’s On Fire’
Staff Editorial: Pepp Must Unite Against Hate
Art by Caitlin Roark This year, Pepperdine has shown more than ever our community can unite and support each other in love through the hardest of times. This spirit of solidarity was demonstrated again through Pepperdine’s response to the group of protesters who picketed outside the university Monday, Feb. 11. How our community responded to the church protesters should set … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepp Must Unite Against Hate
Pepperdine Responds to Church Protestors Through Solidarity and Peace
Photo by Kaelin Mendez Editor's Note: PGM is committed to not name the group of protestors. PGM's decision to omit the group's name from coverage so as not to give the group unwarranted publicity. Four protestors from a church group picketed outside Pepperdine's main entrance on Seaver Drive on Monday morning from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The demonstrators held up signs with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Responds to Church Protestors Through Solidarity and Peace
