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 semester has been ramping up with the imminence of finals week.The end of every week feels like getting body slammed with only a couple of days to recover before the next round of classes starts all over again.As a student … [Read more...] about Opinion: Turn Academic Disappointment into Motivation
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Opinion: Flaunt Your Failures
Art by Vivian HsiaA failure is a success in my eyes.Fear of failure is oftentimes less about the act of failing and more about the consequences of failing — it is a fear of criticism, embarrassment and looking like a “loser," according to VeryWell Mind.When people fail, they do not lose all chances at success, but they do risk changing how others perceive them, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Flaunt Your Failures
Good News: Perfecting the Art of Imperfection
Art used to stress me out. As a kid, I would make little drawings or doodles of things I saw. Whether it was the knick-knacks on my nightstand, photos from the magazines in our mailbox or the flowers growing outside our house, I loved capturing these bits of beauty in my everyday life. I have fond memories of proudly showing parents and siblings my work. In turn, they … [Read more...] about Good News: Perfecting the Art of Imperfection
Embrace the Idea of Failure
Art by Caitlin RoarkWhen people try to learn new skills, it isn’t normal for them to master it on the first try. That idea of needing to be perfect at something can drive people away from practicing. They would rather not fail at a task than use that failure to learn how to do the job correctly.“The path to success is not always direct, and … winning does not … [Read more...] about Embrace the Idea of Failure
Paleo Equals Fail-eo
Art by Chris Chen You've probably heard of the Paleo diet, or maybe you've even tried it. Maybe it was your New Year's resolution to go Paleo. It seems like a quick route to weight loss and health. However, the Paleo diet is actually an unhealthy diet based on false presumptions. For those unfamiliar with it, the Paleo diet is based on the supposition that those in the … [Read more...] about Paleo Equals Fail-eo
