Art by Samantha Miller Stalking, sexual assault and rape are not light offenses — but Title IX officials and administrators can only do so much. Students need to self-advocate for safety in regard to sex. Pepperdine students participated in online classes for 17 months due to the pandemic, but since August have returned to in-person experiences. With the return of in-person … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Title IX Reports — Helping or Hurting?
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Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall
Hi, Pepperdine. It's us again. The Graphic staff reminding you what the Freedom Wall means on campus. This isn't a new conversation we're having — in fact, it's one we revisit every few years. But the revolving door of academia warrants constant discussion and renewal of tradition, so allow us to reintroduce you to one of Pepperdine's sacred spaces: the Freedom Wall. Located … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall
Staff Editorial: Pepperdine, Let’s Show Up For Each Other
Art By Samantha Miller From housing difficulties and struggles with finding a community to adapting to campus life and in-person classes, many students are — to some extent — returning to or entering a different campus. This period of significant transition provides an opportunity for students to build the campus culture they want. Coupled with all the excitement surrounding … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine, Let’s Show Up For Each Other
Staff Editorial: We Must Grapple with Gun Violence
Art By Madeline Duvall After the incidents on March 22 in Boulder, Colo., and March 16 in Atlanta, gun violence continues the plague the minds of everyday, American citizens. While the Graphic continues to learn and hear varying opinions about gun regulations and the Second Amendment, we do know that the loss of human life in this horrific way is unacceptable. It's time … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: We Must Grapple with Gun Violence
Staff Editorial: The Graphic Stands With the Asian American Pacific Islander Community Against Hate
There has been an exponential rise in Anti-Asian hate incidents reported throughout the United States. The Graphic stands in solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander community and our AAPI peers against anti-Asian racism and hate. Nearly 3,800 anti-Asian hate incidents took place amid the pandemic between March 19, 2020 to Feb. 28, according to a report released … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic Stands With the Asian American Pacific Islander Community Against Hate
