The Graph

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.

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 [email protected]. Follow James Moore on Twitter: @james25moore. If you’re interested in advertising with “The Graph,” write to us at [email protected]. “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.