Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Comedy has remained one of the most popular genres of television for decades, beginning with classics such as "I Love Lucy" and continuing with shows like "Derry Girls." In the popular imagination, comedy is a form of escapism … [Read more...] about Opinion: Comedy Television Addresses Dark Themes With Humor
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Opinion: Spend More Time with Grandparents
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Over December, I had the privilege of spending more time with my grandparents than usual.This was especially delightful after returning from my first semester away at college. Although my family lives a mere two hours away from … [Read more...] about Opinion: Spend More Time with Grandparents
Tay Thomas: Making Waves in History
Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive senior Tay Thomas became the fourth fastest woman in history to complete the True Width Swim of Lake Tahoe on July 30. The marathon was a total of 12.3 miles, and Thomas finished with an unofficial time of 5:03.52, which is the fastest recorded time of 2023, according to Pepperdine Athletics. “It felt like I … [Read more...] about Tay Thomas: Making Waves in History
Advice Column: Don’t Forget About Sibling Relationships in College
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, College is an adjustment in many ways — which I am sure many students are getting used to now — but one adjustment that I did not expect was how my relationships with my younger sisters were going to … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Don’t Forget About Sibling Relationships in College
Finding Family in Florence Through Food and Friends
There's nothing quite like a summer abroad, studying in the Tuscan region of Italy in one of Europe's most influential cities. Through May and June, I was lucky enough to spend a part of my summer studying abroad at Pepperdine's campus in Florence, Italy. Though I knew I would be living in the birthplace of the Renaissance for the summer, I learned from my time spent in the … [Read more...] about Finding Family in Florence Through Food and Friends
