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Opinion: The Older You Get, the Less Special Christmas Becomes

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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. Driving back to Pepperdine after winter break, I had a realization that it hadn’t exactly felt like the holidays. Sure, Christmas Day had visually passed by on the calendar; however, the atmosphere lacked its usual … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Older You Get, the Less Special Christmas Becomes

Opinion: Choose Self-Care When News is Draining

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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. Staying informed is key for citizens to participate closely in a democracy, yet the nonstop flow of breaking news alerts on digital screens is becoming stressful and exhausting. A cartoon by David Sipress provides a great … [Read more...] about Opinion: Choose Self-Care When News is Draining

Advice Column: Wear a Mask To Reduce Seasonal Suffering

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic includes an advice column based on new topics and different writers’ thoughts. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, In class, I just want to sit back, relax and enjoy the lecture. When all of a sudden, I hear the agitating, grating sounds of indisputable sniffles and coughs liberally … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Wear a Mask To Reduce Seasonal Suffering

Opinion: Pepperdine First-Year Dorms Create An Abrupt College Transition

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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 most anxious and anticipated time for newly graduated high schoolers is thinking about what their life will be like in the months after starting college. Many students have never lived outside of their homes, let alone … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine First-Year Dorms Create An Abrupt College Transition

Opinion: New Year’s Eve From a New Yorker

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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. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, time starts to slow, tens of thousands of people are counting down in unison, millions more across the country and even the world are doing the same at home. 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year! New Year's Eve in … [Read more...] about Opinion: New Year’s Eve From a New Yorker