Let’s talk about the freshman 15. I’m not talking about entering high school as a 15-year-old. Doesn’t that seem like forever ago? I’m talking about that dreaded concept of weight gain during the first year of university. The phenomenon sounds something like this: Freshmen experience a 15-pound weight gain during the first semester of college and then work the next several … [Read more...] about Calling all Freshmen!
Perspectives
Letter to the Editor 09.12.13 edition
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. The first step in my path to becoming … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor 09.12.13 edition
Staff Editorial: Students are #TooHotForTheirOwnGood
Art by Sacha Irick It’s that time of year again. The time when a rogue heat wave thrusts temperatures past the habitable zone of the native Malibuite, reaching well into the low-to-mid nineties. Flocks of undergrads shuffle from building to building, trying to escape heat levels experienced regularly by pretty much anyone living past the earshot of Inuits. The Santa Ana … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Students are #TooHotForTheirOwnGood
Pope Francis calls for compassion
Art by Sacha Irick Once more proving his utter unconventionality in terms of his papacy, Pope Francis has startled members of the Catholic Church by voicing strong statements on the issues of homosexuality, abortion and contraception. In an interview with the Rev. Antonio Spadaro, editor of the Italian Jesuit journal La Civilta Cattolica, the newly elected pope became … [Read more...] about Pope Francis calls for compassion
Unveiling Princess Hijab
This week, the Swiss canton of Ticino passed a law banning the use of veils in public. Sadly, this is not the first time this sort of legislation has been passed in Europe. A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about how the objectification of women has been used to “sexify” advertisements to catch the audience’s attention by emphasizing specific body parts. Our brains identify … [Read more...] about Unveiling Princess Hijab