Art by Sarah Rietz Spring — a time of growth and change. These increased daylight hours can contribute to changes in energy levels, mood and physiology, according to WebMD. Spring fever is a real phenomenon. Yet, for many students, spring can be a season filled with anxiety and stress, according to Psychology Today. As spring leads into summer, students’ anxiety can spike due … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Enjoy the Bloom, Spring Cleaning and A Positive Reset
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Staff Editorial: Bring Black History Out of the Past and Into Today
Art by Vivian Hsia Banning AP African American Studies, beating unarmed black men and increasing the broadening incarceration gap — there is no question why the United States needs Black History Month. Educating or recounting the history of Black individuals in the United States is not enough — it's actually better to showcase the changes made to go against the systemic … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Bring Black History Out of the Past and Into Today
Staff Ed: When It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
Art by HeeJoo Roh 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 and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Rain, rain, please go away. On Jan. 9, Calabasas and Agoura Hills witnessed between 4.16 and 4.19 inches of rain — almost a … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: When It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
Staff Editorial: It’s Getting (too) Hot in Here
Art by Autumn Hardwick The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and Pepperdine students are once again suffering from the heat in residence halls that lack air conditioning. While colleges and universities historically have forgone AC, temperatures both in and outside residence halls are heating up as climate change causes summers to exude blistering heat for longer … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: It’s Getting (too) Hot in Here
Staff Editorial: Graphic Starts Fresh With Renewed Commitments to Coverage
Art by Vivian Hsia A fresh start can be intimidating, but also exciting. Each semester, the Graphic assigns new and returning staff members to their positions. This gives us the opportunity to grow in different areas, but also to answer your needs better through a diverse staff with unique experiences, perspectives and skill sets. The Graphic is a place where we aim to inform … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Graphic Starts Fresh With Renewed Commitments to Coverage