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Perspectives

Advice: Short Stories Can Make Reading Easier

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of an advice column based on new topics and rotating writers each time. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I have been reading for fun since I was very young, but in recent years it has become more daunting to approach and difficult to fit into my schedule. Much of my time is spent … [Read more...] about Advice: Short Stories Can Make Reading Easier

Staff Editorial: Courses Should Have an App

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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 You’re out with friends and a classmate texts you — your professor has released the exam grades. You open a web browser on … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Courses Should Have an App

Opinion: STEM and the Humanities Are Not Opposites

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The 1989 film "Dead Poets Society" features a memorable line from John Keating, played by Robin Williams, directed at his English students: "Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are all noble pursuits, and necessary … [Read more...] about Opinion: STEM and the Humanities Are Not Opposites

Rave: Being An Only Child is the Best

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Looking back on my childhood I am so thankful I was an only child. I spent many Fridays in my early years at my grandparents' home and farm. My grandmother converted a log cabin outbuilding into my playhouse. Once inside the playhouse, she would say, "Alright H.L. what are we going to do today?" and I would pick up a piece of chalk, a book or a set of toys and the day’s … [Read more...] about Rave: Being An Only Child is the Best

Rant: Being An Only Child is Widely Misunderstood

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I have let my (l)on(e)ly child syndrome define me my entire life. It shouldn’t, but it does. I credit many of my greatest aches to a childhood spent solely around adults, as an observer turned mini-grown-up.I have to preface by giving credit where credit is due –– I am the person I am because I was raised as an only child. There are lessons I have learned and … [Read more...] about Rant: Being An Only Child is Widely Misunderstood