Art by Sarah RietzContent Warning: This story discusses topics of gun violence and recent tragedies.Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.A peaceful day abruptly interrupted by gunshots. Screaming. Panic. Deciding whether to run, hide or fight. Texting loved ones … [Read more...] about Opinion: Gun Control is Necessary to Prevent Tragedy
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Students and Teachers Participate in Gun Control Movement
Photos by Hansol HwangTens of thousands of marchers gathered in Downtown Los Angeles for the March For Our Lives demonstration, which was a part of hundreds of other March For Our Lives demonstrations that occurred across the nation Saturday on Mar. 23.Demonstrators assembled near Pershing Square at 9 a.m. and began marching at 10 a.m. toward Grand Park near City Hall, where … [Read more...] about Students and Teachers Participate in Gun Control Movement
Staff Editorial: Walk Out for Gun Reform
Art by Peau Porotesano After the February 14th Parkland shooting left 17 students dead earlier this year, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are refusing to let their friends become just another statistic. Emma Gonzalez, David Hogg, Cameron Kasky and many others are leading movements for gun control, taking on politicians like Sen. Marco Rubio, the NRA’s … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Walk Out for Gun Reform
Staff Editorial: Prepare for the Unexpected
Art by Peau Porotesano The Las Vegas shooting affected communities across the nation, including the Pepperdine student body. The University provided a prayer gathering after the shooting, but it is also important to know how to respond in these unpredictable situations. While it is impossible to know when and where these attacks will occur, Pepperdine's Emergency … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Prepare for the Unexpected
Stay vigilant to stay safe
The definition of “school” was “an institution for educating children.” Now, tragically, the definition of school cannot be fully accurate without the talk of school shootings. Since Columbine, statistics report a staggering 32 additional school shootings in the United States. Research explains that school-related shootings in every other country in the world combined … [Read more...] about Stay vigilant to stay safe
