Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Shhhh. Do you feel that? The dark cloud looming above? The chill in the air, the shiver down your spine? Ah yes, there it is, a monster … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Dead Week Could Be A Lifeline
Shalom Montgomery
Opinion: The TikTok Ban Could Be Beneficial
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Arguably one of the most influential social media platforms, TikTok, is facing legal backlash.TikTok is a video platform owned by ByteDance, a Chinese internet company. The House of Representatives and Senate are claiming that … [Read more...] about Opinion: The TikTok Ban Could Be Beneficial
An Ode to Spring: Pepperdine Farmers’ Markets Return to Mullin Town Square
As an ode to spring, the Center for Sustainability and Office of Special Programs returned the popular farmers' markets to Pepperdine grounds March 5. Local businesses showcased their goods to the Pepperdine community in Mullin Town Square from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m., according to an email from the Office of Special Programs. The Office of Special Programs partners with … [Read more...] about An Ode to Spring: Pepperdine Farmers’ Markets Return to Mullin Town Square
RISE Summit Encourages Spiritual Resilience Through Theme of ‘Rooted’
The Pepperdine RISE Program created an ambiance of intimate Christ-centered conversation during the 2024 RISE Summit. This year’s summit consisted of lunch and dinner sessions with a panel of Seaver RISE students, who shared their journeys of resilience and faith.RISE, short for Resilience-Informed Skills Education, strives to help students strengthen the six dimensions: … [Read more...] about RISE Summit Encourages Spiritual Resilience Through Theme of ‘Rooted’
Pepperdine Celebrates Black History Month
Since its establishment in 1976 under the presidency of Gerald Ford, Black History Month — commonly referred to as BHM — has been a principal celebration of the Black American identity. For decades following, Black communities around the nation have celebrated the annual observance of Black culture and history, according to NPR.Each year, a special theme is chosen … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Celebrates Black History Month
