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There Is Urgency With COVID-19, but What About Climate Change?

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Art by Madeline DuvallBoth COVID-19 and climate change threaten the livelihood of people around the planet. Billions are affected by the virus, and at least 86,000 have died. Over the remainder of our lives, climate change is expected to do the same — if not worse — damage.Specifically, the climate crisis is estimated to push over 120 million into poverty over the … [Read more...] about There Is Urgency With COVID-19, but What About Climate Change?

Trump Ties Threaten Pepperdine’s Credibility

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Art by Samantha MillerThe Feb. 6 edition of the Graphic reported that former Pepperdine Law School Dean Kenneth Starr and recent Senior Fellow appointee to the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, Andrew Puzder, carry ties to President Donald J. Trump.When a figure of such controversy occupies the most powerful office in the country and two national news stories from the last … [Read more...] about Trump Ties Threaten Pepperdine’s Credibility

Staff Editorial: Opinionated Journalism is Unethical Journalism

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Art by Madeline Duvall Last week’s news story about Kenneth Starr received criticism in the days following its publishing. “Hey Pepperdine Graphic, this is not someone you want to promote as associated with the university,” commented Facebook user Darin Campbell. Another user, Den Herring mirrored Campbell's sentiment: “Is this an appropriate flex?” These comments reflect … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Opinionated Journalism is Unethical Journalism

Former CEO and Trump Appointee Joins School of Public Policy

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Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityLawyer and former CEO Andrew Puzder will serve as a speaker and mentor for the School of Public Policy’s students under the Senior Fellow program.Senior fellows serve renewable two-year terms and are responsible for speaking, mentoring and occasionally teaching at the School of Public Policy. Puzder headed CKE Restaurants, parent … [Read more...] about Former CEO and Trump Appointee Joins School of Public Policy

School of Public Policy Hosts Secretary of Education Betsy Devos

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Photos courtesy of Pepperdine School of Public Policy  U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos paid a visit to the Pepperdine School of Public Policy this week to discuss her life, American education policy and leadership. A standing ovation welcomed the secretary in the School of Public Policy’s Wilburn Auditorium Wednesday night as part of their “Patricia Tagliaferri … [Read more...] about School of Public Policy Hosts Secretary of Education Betsy Devos