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Opinion: Drop the Phone, Touch Grass Instead

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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.As a teenager, I used to always roll my eyes and laugh at older generations who scorned the modern technology that fit into everyone’s pockets.“It’s those damn phones!” was the popular phrase satirized on … [Read more...] about Opinion: Drop the Phone, Touch Grass Instead

Opinion: Being Your Own Content Creator Has Unsung Benefits

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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. The widespread use of the internet has become a defining element of the 21st century. A subset of social media users have turned their accounts into a career, promoting their carefully curated images, personalities and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Being Your Own Content Creator Has Unsung Benefits

Opinion: Turn Hobbies Into Games, If It Helps

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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. 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

Students and Faculty Explore Unique Hobbies

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Art by Leah Bae In the age of COVID-19, Pepperdine students and faculty are exploring their creative side. With quarantine restrictions in many states, some members of the Pepperdine community have had more time to dedicate to hobbies as discussed in a Graphic article earlier this year. Students and faculty are exploring unique and innovative indoor and outdoor … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty Explore Unique Hobbies

Passing Time in a Pandemic: Students Explore New Interests in the Midst of Quarantine

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Art by Gabby DiGiovanniAs students finish their semesters remotely due to Pepperdine's switch to online classes, some students are now faced with ample downtime between classes and schoolwork. With extracurriculars and in-person socializing no longer an option, students are taking steps to find joy, peace and self-expression amidst the uncertainty.Without access to fitness … [Read more...] about Passing Time in a Pandemic: Students Explore New Interests in the Midst of Quarantine