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An Exclusive Inside Look into the 58th Presidential Inauguration

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Graphic by Nate BartonI never felt more proud to be an American as I witnessed the peaceful transition of power from one president to the next.My trip to Washington D.C. began with boarding a Gulfstream Jet as a guest of Academy Award Winner, Jon Voight. We were all guests of Tom Barrack, the Chairman of President Trump’s Inauguration Committee. As a Pepperdine Political … [Read more...] about An Exclusive Inside Look into the 58th Presidential Inauguration

Why I Chose to March

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Graphic by Nate BartonI have to admit I was nervous. My Dad had been caught up in the Seattle WTO riots of 1999, and I knew from his tapes of that day how quickly a peaceful protest could go wrong. I hate large crowds, traffic and parking would be terrible. And with the inclement weather this weekend in Los Angeles, I was full of excuses not to go. It would have been easy for … [Read more...] about Why I Chose to March

Students Speak Out on Election Results

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Image by Evelyn LeeEditor's note: The following section is a series of statements from Pepperdine students in response to the recent election of president-elect Donald Trump. These statements are directed at both the Pepperdine community and the world at large, and do not represent the opinion of Pepperdine Graphic Media — they are the opinions of the individuals who have … [Read more...] about Students Speak Out on Election Results

Let People Hurt

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Graphic by Nate Barton I sat on a couch in the newsroom sobbing less-than-quietly. Cuddled together on two small couches were 10 editors and writers, seeking comfort from each other as we watched the unimaginable happen. Holding hands, heads resting on shoulders, legs entwined, we needed to know we weren't alone. I kept saying we would be fine, but in that moment, as … [Read more...] about Let People Hurt