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Letter to the Editor: A Response by the Faculty Members to the Statements that Have Denounced Dean Pete Peterson

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Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues that are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Seven members of the Pepperdine faculty have … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: A Response by the Faculty Members to the Statements that Have Denounced Dean Pete Peterson

My Black is Beautiful: Building Black Pride

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Photos by Milan Loiacono Editor’s note: The ability to write one’s own story is a luxury. Society often tries to wrestle the pen away, dictating a narrative that is rarely accurate and often damaging. The incredible women pictured throughout this story — Peace Ikeduba, Olivia Robinson and Heavin Hunter-Hernandez — took back the pen to define for themselves who they are and … [Read more...] about My Black is Beautiful: Building Black Pride

Ban the Confederate flag for a better society

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Art by Chris Chen Everyone loves to honor their past, and for most, their past is connected to where they live. The easiest way to show pride in where you live is by waving your country’s flag, which encompasses its entire history. What happens, though, when a group of people within a nation claim another flag as their own? Visit the South of the United States, and you’ll … [Read more...] about Ban the Confederate flag for a better society

City Holds First “End Human Trafficking Day”

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Photo by Whitney Irick Freedom Road Project and the City of Malibu joined together for the city’s first annual “End Human Trafficking Day” on Feb. 1. Councilmembers Lou La Monte and Laura Rosenthal were two of approximately 60 people who attended the event. Trafficking doesn’t happen here… She’s a criminal… It’s cultural… He agreed to do this… She’s free to come and go… … [Read more...] about City Holds First “End Human Trafficking Day”