Welcome to the Graph, Pepperdine Graphic Media's news podcast. Listen to in-depth insights on some of Pepperdine's most prominent stories. Hosted by Ivy Moore and Lindsey Sullivan.
Hosts Zack Born and Kyle McCabe interview Kody Fields. The three talk about Field's role in Songfest, his acting career, his preferred method of physical altercations and his after-school activities.Between recounts of Kody's harrowing life story, the boys spice in news jokes related to the Pepperdine community.Jokes topics include Los Angeles parks, Pepperdine men's basketball, rat infestations, fire department babies, Pepperdine student affairs, stolen cameras, funding for housing, delivery driver protests and the rehousing of snakes.____________________________________________________________________Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphicContact Zack Born by email: zack.born@pepperdine.eduContact Kyle McCabe via Twitter (@kyledotmccabe) or by email: kyledotmccabe@pepperdine.eduLaugh with the Graph is hosted and produced by Zack Born and Kyle McCabe. This episode was recorded in the KWVS Studio at Pepperdine University and edited by Zack Born. Theme song by Zack Born and Dylan Ingram.
A restructuring of Student Affairs eliminated the Pepperdine Volunteer Center and Songfest offices and cost six people their jobs. Graphic Managing Editor Ashley Mowreader spent over a year reporting and investigating the restructuring, and she joins host Kyle McCabe to discuss it on this episode of the Graph.“The Graph” is hosted, edited and produced by Kyle McCabe. This episode was recorded in the KWVS Studio at Pepperdine University. Featuring sounds from "A Fool's Theme" by Brian Bolger and "Running Errands" by TrackTribe.
Hosts Zack Born and Kyle McCabe interview student musician Julianne Yonano. We talk about her financial successes stemming from music, her ability to create imaginary people, and her management styles in music production. Between questions for Julianne, we take joke breaks where we poke fun at news stories involving our community.Jokes include the Pepperdine Dean's List, Pepperdine's cafeteria grab-and-go policies, Mono County COVID infection rates, surfing concussions, the "Betty White Challenge," electric busses, the reopening of fraternities, the LA River Ecosystem Restoration Project, Supreme Court Candidate Leondra Kruger, and LA Country Health Department ocean water advisory warnings.____________________________________________________________________Laugh with the Graph is hosted and produced by Zack Born and Kyle McCabe. This episode was recorded in the KWVS Studio at Pepperdine University and edited by Zack Born. Theme song by Zack Born and Dylan Ingram.
Pepperdine expanded its quarantine and isolation program at the start of the Spring semester. The addition of four off-campus hotels helped the University handle the omicron surge, but not everything went smoothly for the students. One hotel had to close its restaurant due to a staff COVID outbreak, some students did not understand at the start of their isolation when would end and the University lost a hotel contract because students left their rooms. Listen to these stories and more in this episode of the Graph.__________________________________________________“The Graph” is hosted and edited by Kyle McCabe. This episode was recorded in the KWVS Studio at Pepperdine University and featured interviews with Olivia Mastalerz, Alex Zink, Kristopher Gordon, Olivia Formato, Madison Smith and Kyra Hatton.
Since the industrial revolution, experts say the way beef is produced and consumed in America has become damaging to both people's health and the environment. The solution found by environmentalists, nutrition experts and farmers alike is regenerative farming — a technique that restores livestock grazing to the way it was done before the industrial revolution. The benefits of this solution are explored in this episode, as well as potential challenges to implementing this change within a system that doesn't support it. Hear from Emily Ziedman, a certified nutritionist and nutrition researcher, Chris Doran, Religion Professor and founder of the Sustainability minor at Pepperdine, and Kacie Scherler, Pepperdine alum and regenerative farmer, in this exploration of solutions to consume beef in a way that benefits both people and the planet. Featured music: “Action Investigation,” “Love Planet,” and “Ambient Point of No Return” by Komiku, “Game On” by Soft and Furious,“View Back Softly” by Lobo Loco and assorted by Jeremy Zerbe.
In this episode, former Graphic reporter and alumna (2020) Channa Steinmetz reveals the inner workings of her years-long reporting on a workplace sexual assault allegation within Pepperdine's Department of Public Safety. The investigation occurred in Spring 2019 — the article later published in Spring 2020. The article states that no report was ever made to law enforcement, and alleged assaulter "John Smith" faced no legal charges. Although the university cleared Smith of all allegations, the report raises questions about how the department conducts internal investigations and the role this plays in the Student Disciplinary Committee's decision making. Later in the episode, reported survivor "Jane Doe" reflects on her journey to healing and finding forgiveness. Featured music: "Profound-Mystery-Master" by John Bartmann, "Four Years" by Monplaisir, "Sweet Me" by Loyalty Freak Music, and assorted by Jeremy Zerbe.
Loneliness has been labeled an epidemic by scientists in many places around the globe. College-aged students are particularly feeling the effects of loneliness, of which have been exacerbated by a world turned remote due to COVID-19. In this episode, we speak with Psychology Professor Khanh Bui, Religion Professor Ron Highfield and Health, Wellness and Resilience Education Program Coordinator Stacey Lee Gobir about the causes of loneliness, the effects in college students and what the antidote may be. Featured music: “Great Expectations” by Kai Engel, “11,600 Years Ago” by Blear Moon, and “Lost City III” by Crowander.
In this episode, podcast assistant and news writer Joe Allgood reports on a Supreme Court case ruling that states California can not continue to ban in-person religious services completely. We hear about three different churches and how they are responding to the ruling: University Church of Christ (UCC), Conejo Valley Church of Christ and Shepherd Church. We also learn what restrictions remain. Featured music: “Snowmen” by Kai Engel, “Pure Water” by Meydän and assorted by Jeremy Zerbe.
In this episode, Pepperdine gets a new Director for the Center for Sustainability, Ricky Eldridge, and we check in with the President of Green Team, Scottie Sandlin, to hear her take on practical sustainability solutions for our campus and about the dynamic between Green Team and the Center for Sustainability. "The Graph” is hosted and produced by Lindsey Sullivan and Ivy Moore with help from Joe Allgood. Featuring music: "Sweet They" by Loyalty Freak Music.
When Pepperdine received the green light from LA county to partially reopen its doors, students took to the campus they had missed for nearly a year. In this episode, news editor Ashley Mowreader shares her experience reporting on the campus reopening and what this means for the Pepperdine community. Featured music: “Somewhere Nice” and “Umlungo” by John Bartmann, "Great Expectations" by Kai Engel and "Pure Water" by Meydän.
After a long week spent reporting on this year's highly contested election, the student journalists at PGM open up about what it was like to report on such an election that endured beyond the evening of Nov. 3, all the way into the weekend. Hosted and produced by Lindsey Sullivan and Ivy Moore. This episode was recorded remotely and edited by Ivy Moore. Featured music: "Adventure," "Pacing," "Starlight," and "Algorithms" by Chad Crouch. Sound bites from NBC and The Wall Street Journal.
They say every theater has a ghost. Smothers Theatre appears to have had two. Kaelin Mendez hosts this special Halloween episode of "The Graph," exploring the supernatural history of Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre. He talked to Assistant Technical Director Stewart O'Rourke and Technical Director Rick Aglietti to hear their stories and experiences of two reported ghosts: The Clapper and the Lady in White. Hosted and produced by Kaelin Mendez. Featured music: "Streetlife - Silentfilm (ID 981)" by Lobo Loco; "Music Box and Chill," "Slowly Drift Away," "Weightlessness," and "Bells On Tour" by Daniel Birch; and "Hello Regan !" by Loyalty Freak Music.
After the Dean of Pepperdine's School of Public Policy Pete Peterson sent out a controversial email to a list of conservative news subscribers, the community responded, both in criticism and defense of the email's statements. In this episode, we talk to news editor Ashley Mowreader, who reported on the email and its controversy, as well as students and faculty to hear their responses. Listen in, and let us know what you think. Hosted and produced by Lindsey Sullivan and Ivy Moore. This episode was recorded remotely and edited by Lindsey Sullivan. Featured music: "What Was That" by Spectacular Sound Productions, "Adventure" by Chad Crouch, "Chalet" by Meydän, "Running Waters" by Jason Shaw, "Dakota" by Unheard Music Concepts, and "Action" by Monsplaisir.
COVID-19 has cleared every program of students, and there's no guarantees for when they will be allowed to return. In this week's episode: Ashley Mowreader and Emily Shaw report on the current status of the Heidelberg, London, and B.A. international programs.Hosted and produced by Lindsey Sullivan and Ivy Moore. This episode was recorded remotely and edited by Ivy Moore. Featured music: "Algorithms", "Adventure", "Pacing", "Starlight" by Chad Crouch, "Running Waters" by Jason Shaw, "Ocho Octubre" by La Tab, and raw sound from Sydney Griffith recorded in a Buenos Aires cafe.
Meet your new hosts Lindsey Sullivan and Ivy Moore and the news team they will be working with this semester. Also, a word from the Graph's creators James Moore and Alex Neis. The news team: Ashley Mowreader, Grace Wood, Emily Shaw, Natalie Hardt, Addie Whiten, Umeesha D'alwis. Follow the Pepperdine Graphic on twitter @PeppGraphic. To read more visit pepperdine-graphic.com. Featured music: "Seattle" by Yung Kartz, "Cupcake Marshall" by Blue Dot Sessions, "Something Elated" by Broke for Free, "Waves" by Pictures of the Floating World, "Let Go" by Simon Panrucker, and assorted by Jeremy Zerbe.
When Pepperdine decided to send everyone home, students were met with uncertainty and logistical dilemmas. In today's episode, Kayiu Wong reports on the scene of Pepperdine's empty campus, and the stories of the on-campus students who moved out. Milan Loiacono recounts her experiences photographing move out day. Kyle McCabe gets to the bottom of how the university determined exemptions for on-campus students. James Moore reports on the difficult decision off-campus students faced. Listen in, and tell us what you think. Email us at peppgraphic@gmail.com. Follow James Moore on Twitter: @james25moore. If you're interested in advertising with “The Graph,” write to us at PeppGraphicAdvertising@gmail.com. “The Graph” is made by Kaelin Mendez, Channa Steinmetz, Madeline Carr, Camryn Gordon, Robbie McMurray, Jeremy Zerbe, Natalie Rulon, Elizabeth Smith, and Courtenay Stallings. This episode was recorded in James Moore's closet. “The Graph” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production.
Last week, the NCAA suspended the championships for all of their winter and spring sports. The decision affects 10 of Pepp's Division 1 teams. In today's episode, sports editor Karl Winter breaks down how this decision came to be, and it's implications for the future. Listen in, and tell us what you think. Email us at peppgraphic@gmail.com. Follow James Moore on Twitter: @james25moore. If you're interested in advertising with “The Graph,” write to us at PeppGraphicAdvertising@gmail.com. “The Graph” is made by Kaelin Mendez, Channa Steinmetz, Madeline Carr, Jeremy Zerbe, Natalie Rulon, Elizabeth Smith, and Courtenay Stallings. This episode was recorded in the KWVS podcast studio studio. “The Graph” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production.
On Tuesday, Pepperdine released that they would be suspending the Buenos Aires and London abroad programs due to Coronavirus. On Wednesday morning, the student body was notified that classes would be held remotely, and anyone who lived on campus must go home. In This Week's Episode: Ashley Mowreader and Rowan Toke report on the suspension of the B.A. and London programs. Kayiu Wong and Austin Hall report on student's reactions immediately following President Gash's email. Emily Shaw reports on SGA's reactions to the email in their weekly meeting. Kyle McCabe talks with Phil Phillips, Pepperdine's senior VP of Administration. Listen in, and tell us what you think. Email us at peppgraphic@gmail.com. Follow James Moore on Twitter: @james25moore. If you're interested in advertising with “The Graph,” write to us at PeppGraphicAdvertising@gmail.com. “The Graph” is made by Kaelin Mendez, Camryn Gordon, Channa Steinmetz, Robbie McMurray Madeline Carr, Jeremy Zerbe, Natalie Rulon, Elizabeth Smith, and Courtenay Stallings. This episode was recorded in the KWVS podcast studio studio. “The Graph” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production.
On Wednesday, as the Graphic newsroom prepared to put together the pages for the Thursday paper, news broke that the Florence program was suspended for the remainder of the spring semester. In This Week's Episode: Behind-the-scenes coverage of how the Graphic news team put together four stories about cornovirus' impact on the Pepperdine community in the hours following the news of the Florence program's suspension. Listen in, and tell us what you think. Email us at peppgraphic@gmail.com. Follow James Moore on Twitter: @james25moore. If you're interested in advertising with “The Graph,” write to us at PeppGraphicAdvertising@gmail.com. “The Graph” is made by Kaelin Mendez, Channa Steinmetz, Madeline Carr, Jeremy Zerbe, Natalie Rulon, Elizabeth Smith, and Courtenay Stallings. This episode was recorded in the KWVS podcast studio studio. “The Graph” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production.
On February 8th, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department put out a report of a sexual battery that occurred at 23900 Civic Center Way, known to Pepperdine students as the Stinkies. In this week's episode, Assistant news editor Lindsey Sullivan reports on the break-in and sexual assault of a Pepperdine student at her off-campus apartment at "the Stinkies," and the arrest of the transient man accused of the crime. Listen in, and tell us what you think. Email us at peppgraphic@gmail.com. Follow James Moore on Twitter: @james25moore. If you're interested in advertising with “The Graph,” write to us at PeppGraphicAdvertising@gmail.com. “The Graph” is made by Kaelin Mendez, Camryn Gordon, Channa Steinmetz, Madeline Carr, Jeremy Zerbe, Natalie Rulon, Elizabeth Smith, and Courtenay Stallings. This episode was recorded in the KWVS podcast studio studio. “The Graph” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production.
A behind-the-scenes look into the university's decision to suspend the Shanghai program's spring semester. In This Week's Episode news assistant Emily Shaw reports on how the Student Health Center has prepared for the coronavirus, along with student insights of the return of the program to the Malibu campus. Background Reading - Emily and James' story from this week. Our initial reporting on the suspension of the program from last week. Listen in, and tell us what you think. Email us at peppgraphic@gmail.com. Follow James Moore on Twitter: @james25moore. If you're interested in advertising with “The Graph,” write to us at PeppGraphicAdvertising@gmail.com.
When the Graphic heard reports that Kobe Bryant had died in a fatal helicopter accident in Calabasas, five Graphic reporters immediately rushed to the scene. In today's episode, ?sports editor Karl Winter, assistant news editor Kyle McCabe, and staff writer Ali Levens recall their experiences reporting on the tragedy. Follow the Pepperdine Graphic on Twitter @PeppGraphic | www.pepperdine-graphic.com
To welcome in a new semester, we begin our first episode of the decade by introducing our listeners to the new news team, and the stories they covered in our first week back. The team: Lindsey Sullivan, Vernie Covarrubias, Emily Shaw, Julie Lee, and Kyle McCabe. Follow the Pepperdine Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic. For show notes, visit the "Podcasts" tab of our website: pepperdine-graphic.com.
Vernie Covarrubias reports on Ali Guth's art piece ‘Servants of God,' and the reactions from the university, its students, and the NCAC.Follow us on Twitter: @PeppGraphic @james25moore
Grace Wood reports on the lack of diversity in Greek Life and its effects on the rest of the Pepperdine community.Follow us on Twitter: @PeppGraphic, @james25moore
In the first episode of the Graph, we interview students, faculty, and alumni life about how life at Pepperdine can be challenging for LGBTQ+ individuals because of university policies and ongoing incidents of exclusion.Follow us on Twitter: @PeppGraphic, @james25moore
Pepperdine Graphic Media introduces The Graph, a podcast hosted by writers from our news desk. Look for Episode 1 on Thursday, Nov. 14 wherever you listen to podcasts.
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