Photo by Zach LeEditor's note: Traditionally this space in the Perspectives section is used for the Staff Editorial and the 'Bu Yorker. However, in light of recent tragedies and the effect it has has on the Pepperdine community, we at the Graphic decided to use this space to honor Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson through the voices of those who knew them.This past winter … [Read more...] about In Remembrance of Daniela Benavides and Cameron Johnson
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Stop the SoCal Beauty Oppression
Art by Peau PorotesanoOne quick scroll through our Pepperdine email accounts reveals a lot about what our university values. There are emails about career fairs, clubs to join, volunteer positions, internship opportunities and, wait a second — what is this one? SavvyChic is seeking models for its latest fashion show for its annual fundraiser for the Boone Center for the … [Read more...] about Stop the SoCal Beauty Oppression
Pepperdine Fails to Teach Adult Skills
Art by Peau PortesanoWe can’t “life,” and Pepperdine isn’t helping our cause. We are all technically legal adults. We’ve come of age, but how many of us actually feel like adults? Parents seem to miraculously know everything. They know how to pay taxes, how to make fancy chicken dishes and how to make ends meet. But how did they learn this? Who … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Fails to Teach Adult Skills
Wave Goodbye to Camp Pepperdine
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
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?