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Opinion: Writing Fan Fiction Is an Emotional Experience

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Upon hearing the word "fan fiction" some may think of the poorly written stories scattered around Wattpad featuring a famous celebrity and a self-insert character. Others may visualize young teenage girls hovering over their … [Read more...] about Opinion: Writing Fan Fiction Is an Emotional Experience

Opinion: ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ Transformed Conversations About Sexual Assault

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Content Warning: This story contains discussions of sexual assault. Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" is one of the most iconic television shows in American history — it's shooting its 25th season — largely because it … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ Transformed Conversations About Sexual Assault

New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Prof. Embraces the Power of Storytelling

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Pepperdine Communication Professor Jaz Gray poses for a photo. Gray previously worked in the entertainment industry but said her faith led to go back to school to become a teacher. Photo courtesy of Jaz Gray Communication Professor Jasmine "Jaz" Gray became a new tenure-track faculty member at Pepperdine in fall 2021. Gray said she inspires her students through the power of … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Prof. Embraces the Power of Storytelling

Career Chat: Noah Santo

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Noah Santo shares how Beats by Dre advertisements inspired him to incorporate his love for sports within a career in marketing. "Within a career, I definitely wanted to create stories that really hit people emotionally and pretty much you know gave them chills on the back of their head," Santo said. __________________________ Follow the Graphic on Instagram: … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Noah Santo

Letter from the Editor | By The Numbers

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I chose to attend Pepperdine because it felt like home, and when I think of Pepperdine, I think of the Graphic. Both have shown me the importance of numbers. Both have shown me the importance of truth. Before setting foot on campus for the first time, many of us only knew about the University through its numbers: the undergraduate population, the student-faculty ratio, the … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor | By The Numbers