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Advice Column: Share the Sidewalk

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic includes an advice column based on new topics and different writers’ thoughts. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, It’s never fun feeling like the third or fifth wheel when it comes to sharing the sidewalk with your friends. The solutions to these challenges are just a step away. In … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Share the Sidewalk

Good News: Reflect From the Dining Room Table

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Growing up, my mom had three important rules: we go to church on Sunday, we make our beds and we eat together as a family.It was so important to her that we set aside time in the day to be together, even if it was just for a meal — no screens, no distractions. The dinner table became a sacred space at my house. No matter where I was or what I was doing, I had to be home … [Read more...] about Good News: Reflect From the Dining Room Table

Good News: Cultivate A Heart of Thankfulness

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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

Film Review: ‘Barbie’ Is a Tragedy

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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