Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In online reader spaces such as BookTube, BookTok and countless blogs, the Goodreads goal is ubiquitous. Readers set goals for each month and add up the number of books read each year, often reaching a grand total of 50 to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Turn Hobbies Into Games, If It Helps
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Students Strive Toward a Successful Spring Semester
Entering 2024, many look forward to the exciting possibilities the new year brings. Whether students make specific resolutions for the semester or aim to improve their general outlook on the world, the new year tends to spark motivation for the latter half of the school year.Several students shared their goals, big and small, for the spring semester. Junior Amiel Silbol said in … [Read more...] about Students Strive Toward a Successful Spring Semester
Advice Column: Planners Are Essential
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, I have recently switched from my paper planners to the digital Google Calendar, and am very pleased with the results. Almost my entire life is now digital, so I no longer find purpose in keeping a paper … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Planners Are Essential
Pepperdine Waves Prepare for Spring ‘23
Art by Vivian Hsia After returning to campus after winter break, Pepperdine greeted students with the words “Welcome Waves!” painted on the infamous Rock in Mullin Town Square, signifying the start of a new year. As spring semester starts, students said they take mental and physical steps to get ready for a new set of classes and to get back into the groove of another … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Waves Prepare for Spring ‘23
Students Stay Resolute on Resolutions
Art by Hee Joo RohThe New Year's holiday has come and passed. One month into 2022 and the Pepperdine community resolutions are in full swing.Whether career, academic or social-related, students have hopes to make a change in their lives. Looking back on January, students share their goals for the year and reflect on the strides taken so far to achieve them.“I think … [Read more...] about Students Stay Resolute on Resolutions