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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

Staff Editorial: Return to Civil Discourse

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Art by Ally Armstrong Eleven people were killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh when Robert Bowers opened fire, making anti-Semitic statements during the shooting. The shooting is the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in United States history. The synagogue shooting is only one of the many shootings that have inundated news feeds. The shooting came a … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Return to Civil Discourse