Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Spoilers for “Blue Eye Samurai” are mentioned in this article.Strong female representation in cinema is a welcome subject. However, a problematic paradox that resides within the film industry causes many heroines to … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Executes the Strong Female Protagonist
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Greek Life at Pepperdine Continues to Challenge National Stereotypes
Hazing. Binge Drinking. Racism. Unhealthy body image standards. These are the most common negative stigmas individuals associate with fraternities and sororities. Pepperdine Greek leaders said they are implementing new rules to hold members accountable — leading by example and emphasizing philanthropies over parties to dissociate from these national stereotypes. “Obviously … [Read more...] about Greek Life at Pepperdine Continues to Challenge National Stereotypes
Multicultural Meanings: “Misogynoir”
Welcome, this is Multicultural Meanings: the segment where you learn about the terminology that pops up within your world and means the world to various cultures. https://soundcloud.com/pepp-graphic/multicultural-meanings-misogynoir?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The episode opens with an introduction that quickly defines "misogyny" … [Read more...] about Multicultural Meanings: “Misogynoir”
Opinion: Acknowledge the Need for Solidarity between the Asian American and Black Community
Art by Brian Zhou Since the onset of the pandemic, crimes against Asian Americans rose by almost 169% across the largest cities in the United States during the past year, according to the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism. In March 2021, a 21-year-old white man became the face of violence against Asian Americans when he shot eight women at three different spas in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Acknowledge the Need for Solidarity between the Asian American and Black Community
Opinion: A Call for Systemically Changing American Policing
Art by Samantha Miller On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, the United States reflected upon how to change the country's long history of police brutality. The roots of police brutality in U.S. policing have a lengthy history that dates back to slavery. Some of the earliest policing organizations in the United States began as a means to capture escaped … [Read more...] about Opinion: A Call for Systemically Changing American Policing
