Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Trigger Warning: references to intrusive thoughts, violence and self-harm OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a common colloquialism used to refer to an individual’s aversion to germs, an unhealthy need to keep … [Read more...] about Opinion: Media Portrayal of OCD Should Promote Knowledge, Not Misinformation
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Advice Column: Share the Sidewalk
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, It’s never fun feeling like the third or fifth wheel when it comes to sharing the sidewalk with your friends. The solutions to these challenges are just a step away. In … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Share the Sidewalk
Rave: Fizz Has Positive Elements
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 fall, the social media app Fizz launched on Pepperdine's campus. Initially, it was met with skepticism by students because there was already a college-targeted app called Yik Yak that was popular among students. It … [Read more...] about Rave: Fizz Has Positive Elements
Rant: Fizz Negatively Impacts Students
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In 2021, two Stanford students created an app called Fizz with similar functions to the Yik Yak app. Fizz allows college students to log in with their school emails and create anonymous posts to share with their school … [Read more...] about Rant: Fizz Negatively Impacts Students
Opinion: Ayurveda is India’s Timeless Wisdom in Healing
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. As an experienced traveler with a profound curiosity for the unfamiliar, when I was in India, I gained a desire to immerse myself in a culture where Ayurveda is not just a buzzword but a way … [Read more...] about Opinion: Ayurveda is India’s Timeless Wisdom in Healing