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Opinion: Spend More Time with Grandparents

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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

Advice Column: Don’t Forget About Sibling Relationships in College

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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

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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