Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As a kid, I used to carry around a Dumbo stuffed animal, which was basically my equivalent of Linus’ blanket. My mom would tease me relentlessly and say, “Are you going to bring that to college?” Over a … [Read more...] about Opinion: You’re Never Too Old for Stuffed Animals
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Maybe I Am as Young as You Are: A Photo Series
Photos by Kaelin MendezThis photo series was submitted as a psychology capstone project that strived to explore subjective age, which is the psychological term for how old someone feels in contrast to their actual physical age.Eight individuals 65 years old and older from Southern California explained their perspectives on aging, in particular how these views related to … [Read more...] about Maybe I Am as Young as You Are: A Photo Series
Embrace Maturity
Graphic by Nate Barton It is difficult to determine when exactly one transitions from childhood to adulthood. Studies have shown that it is the brain that determines one's maturity, not one's age. In addition, people's life experiences also shape who they are. Hence, the brain's development and one's life experiences are what determine a person's maturity. In the United … [Read more...] about Embrace Maturity
