Art by Peau PorotesanoEditor’s note: The Staff Editorial is an opinion piece we at the Graphic publishes each week in the Perspectives section. These pieces are from our staff as a whole and reflect our diverse but unified views about topics we think are important, both on and off campus, as they relate to Pepperdine. __________Congratulations, freshmen! You have survived … [Read more...] about Wave Goodbye to Camp Pepperdine
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Dogs on Campus: Are We Barking Up the Wrong Tree?
Art by Peau PorotesanoWe’re not sure if anyone else has noticed, but there seems to be significantly more dogs on campus recently, and we could hardly be more excited about it. Big dogs, little dogs, fluffy dogs — basically all dogs (except rat dogs because they’re more closely related to rodents than dogs. And they yap). Walking to class is a bore, running … [Read more...] about Dogs on Campus: Are We Barking Up the Wrong Tree?
Student Tributes Prepare to Fight in the Housing Games
Art by Peau PorotesanoPepperdine students, it may be time for the Housing Games. The time has arrived for a battle to the death — for housing, for ocean views, for kitchens that don't smell like feet.Tributes, remember the reaping: Wednesday March 18, when a battle between juniors and seniors over registration for on-campus housing erupted across campus. Unable to access … [Read more...] about Student Tributes Prepare to Fight in the Housing Games
Purpose, Service and Leadership: Mission Trips Serve Fast Soul Food
Art by Peau Porotesano In light of students’ recent return from Project Serve, mission trips have been a topic of popular discussion lately. As a Christian university, part of Pepperdine’s mission is to prepare students for a life of purpose, service and leadership. While most of us agree that service is important, many are confused as to what form it should take in our … [Read more...] about Purpose, Service and Leadership: Mission Trips Serve Fast Soul Food
Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
Art by Peau Porotesano We’ve all been through it: You’re walking to class, and you pass someone you know. They say hi, so you’re obligated to return the greeting. Thus the small talk ensues and the distracted smiles and head nods continue. It’s not that you don’t want to say hi or see how they’re doing, but on the way to class isn’t exactly the ideal time to hear … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
