Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine As college students, we oftentimes hear about the world around us and all the problems it possesses. We constantly hear about unsolved … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Vote Locally to Influence Important PCH Change
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Opinion: Vote Locally
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Local elections are often overlooked, especially when they happen simultaneously with federal elections. Local elections have a lower voter turnout than federal elections, according to an article from the National Civic … [Read more...] about Opinion: Vote Locally
Class of 2028 Freshman SGA Election Campaigns Begin
Thirteen first-year campaigning for Student Government Association (SGA) officially began Sept. 4, at the candidates meeting in Thornton Administrative Center. The election will be held Sept. 11. Michael Sugimoto, the student body vice president, offered words of wisdom and encouragement to the candidates. Student Body President Myers Mentzer commended the candidates in the … [Read more...] about Class of 2028 Freshman SGA Election Campaigns Begin
Students Elect New SGA Executive Board for 2022
Executive Vice President Madison Walker, President Chase Johnson and Vice President of Administration Clara Fermanian stand on Pepperdine's Malibu campus April 27. The three rising seniors will serve on the Student Government Association's executive board for the 2021-22 academic year. Photo by Dane Bruhahn Pepperdine’s Student Government Association welcomed its new … [Read more...] about Students Elect New SGA Executive Board for 2022
Pushing Forward Racial and Social Justice in Professional Sports
Racial and social justice movements are prevalent in sports, especially throughout the summer. Professional leagues and athletes have been advocates for pushing forward different initiatives against racial injustice and for diversity and inclusion. Graphic by Ali Levens The history of sports has many components that transcend any game or athlete. Jackie Robinson, Muhammed … [Read more...] about Pushing Forward Racial and Social Justice in Professional Sports