Transparency Item: This is an advice column that rotates writers and is based on new topics each week. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, So, you’ve had a bad day. Your instinct may be to complain to a friend — but wait. There's a better way to overcome a rainy day. Maybe you didn’t get the grade you hoped for. Or, you feel your relationships … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Reframe Your Response to Adversity
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Good News: Cultivate A Heart of Thankfulness
Welcome to week five. I think to myself, “Where did the past four weeks go?” It appears I was swept up into a whirlwind of multiple 8 a.m., classes, late-night homework assignments and a variety of student activities. Monday morning comes like a subway train bright and early. The startling chime of my alarm clock mimics the all too familiar bing-bong sound of the New York … [Read more...] about Good News: Cultivate A Heart of Thankfulness
Opinion: Visit Movie Theaters
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I have always loved seeing movies in the theater. The first film I can remember watching in the movie theater was "Ponyo," and I was instantly dazzled by the whole experience. Picking out candy, popcorn and a fun drink … [Read more...] about Opinion: Visit Movie Theaters
Film Review: ‘Barbie’ Is a Tragedy
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. The review is the opinion of the writer. Spoilers for "Barbie" are mentioned in this article. The movie "Barbie" is now expected to be the top-grossing film of the year. Greta Gerwig directed the movie, which … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Barbie’ Is a Tragedy
Worship Summit: Where Two or More Are Gathered, God is There
Heads bowed down. Hands lifted high. Voices rejoiced in praise. The Pepperdine community gathered in Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 16 for the University’s annual worship summit. Renowned artists United Voice Worship and Phil Wickham led students, family, faculty and alumni in worship. Jonathan Evans, former NFL player turned pastor, gave the main … [Read more...] about Worship Summit: Where Two or More Are Gathered, God is There