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Opinion: SGA Culture at Pepperdine Needs A Change

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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.On Feb. 26, Pepperdine's Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the campus narrative surrounding transparency about funds and the budget at their weekly scheduled meeting. Regardless of the transparency issues SGA is … [Read more...] about Opinion: SGA Culture at Pepperdine Needs A Change

Opinion: Courage Takes Many Forms

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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. On the VIA (Values in Action) Character Strengths and Virtues Test, one of the listed virtues is courage. I have taken this test in a few psychology courses, and while the ranking differs slightly every time, courage has always … [Read more...] about Opinion: Courage Takes Many Forms

Advice: Foster Spontaneity in Friendships

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Hey Waves, In recent years, discussions regarding “the loneliness epidemic” seem to be pervasive. A combination of social media’s rise, a global pandemic and hyper-individualism has cultivated tension in even the simplest of communications. Established friendships are affected by rising anxieties about images and impressions. Long-term relationships are developed on a … [Read more...] about Advice: Foster Spontaneity in Friendships

Opinion: Boos directed at Taylor Swift are Misogynistic

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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. To say that Taylor Swift getting booed at the Super Bowl LIX, is just another snippet of pop culture would be circumventing a bigger issue. Swift’s attendance at NFL's Kansas City Chiefs' games should come as no surprise, as … [Read more...] about Opinion: Boos directed at Taylor Swift are Misogynistic

Opinion: Publishing Trends Dilute Important Literature

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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. Last year, I went to Barnes & Noble with a friend, and as usual, there were several tables showcasing particular books for particular readers. Some of them were along the lines of “Banned Books” or “True Crime.” On … [Read more...] about Opinion: Publishing Trends Dilute Important Literature