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Bill Weir talks solutions at Climate Calling 2025
Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate correspondent, addresses an audience of Pepperdine students and Malibu residents in Elkins Auditorium April 3. Following his speech, a Q&A session allowed attendees to engage with him on climate-related topics. Photo by Nora Moriarty-McLaughlinBill Weir, CNN's chief climate correspondent and Seaver College alumnus ('90), returned to his alma … [Read more...] about Bill Weir talks solutions at Climate Calling 2025
Former Graphic Journalists Reflect On Controversial Reporting
Student arrested for DUI Photos by Ali Levens Controversy permeates modern news, and the Graphic is no exception. Over the past 10 years, the Graphic faced criticism for a variety of articles, from reporting on student DUI arrests to sharing video content of a crash on PCH to a special edition on drugs. Three former Graphic journalists break down the controversial … [Read more...] about Former Graphic Journalists Reflect On Controversial Reporting
Staff Editorial: Opinionated Journalism is Unethical Journalism
Art by Madeline Duvall Last week’s news story about Kenneth Starr received criticism in the days following its publishing. “Hey Pepperdine Graphic, this is not someone you want to promote as associated with the university,” commented Facebook user Darin Campbell. Another user, Den Herring mirrored Campbell's sentiment: “Is this an appropriate flex?” These comments reflect … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Opinionated Journalism is Unethical Journalism
Student Journalists Discuss Reporting on Tragedies
Photos by Araceli Crescencio It was right before midnight Wednesday, Nov. 7, when we got the text that catapulted us into the next 48 hours. "BREAKING: shooting at Borderline in Thousand Oaks around 30 minutes ago" Shortly after, we met in the newsroom, along with another reporter, Kayiu Wong, and one of our advisers, Elizabeth Smith. We split into two groups, one … [Read more...] about Student Journalists Discuss Reporting on Tragedies