Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) can generate music, art and entire videos in seconds, it is becoming easier to stay home and scroll. But no AI-generated video can build the same sensation, presence and energy a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Performing Arts Will Save Us From The Numbing of AI
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Good News: We Meet For A Reason
I was at my desk job sometime during spring 2025 when a job website sent me a notification. Through a private message, a recruiter encouraged me to apply for a job all the way in Maine — a place I would have never chosen to visit otherwise. I've never been afraid of moving. I was raised in seven separate homes in various states and countries. Restarting was a rhythm, not an … [Read more...] about Good News: We Meet For A Reason
Step Through Time: Shoes Serve as Worldwide Time Capsules
Photo by Betsy BurrowThe saying goes, “If the shoe fits, wear it.” But what if shoes don’t just fit someone’s feet — they fit their stories as well? Every scuff and crease represents a story to be told, and shoes possess the power to hold their owner’s memories in every step.Shoes were made for walking, and for some people, that means wearing … [Read more...] about Step Through Time: Shoes Serve as Worldwide Time Capsules
How to Study Abroad Without Draining Your Bank Account
Sophomore Jon Park (left), sophomore Adam Benyaich (middle) and sophomore Zach Greidanus (right) relax on the beach in Positano, Italy on Sept. 13. The group said they took a break from their studies to unwind by the water. Photo courtesy of Adam BenyaichApproximately 95% of Pepperdine’s Seaver College undergraduate student body will study abroad at some point during … [Read more...] about How to Study Abroad Without Draining Your Bank Account
Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel
Many people view travel as a chance to see and experience a new place, which is why so many people love to do it.Both students and faculty at Pepperdine said they have experienced first-hand just how life-changing traveling can be.“Travel is being immersed in a place where I can engage with people and challenge my own experiences,” said Charlie Engelmann, senior … [Read more...] about Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel