Art by Autumn Hardwick Prayer. It's more than just folding your hands, closing your eyes and thinking — it's a conversation. Prayer is "a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession," according to Dictionary.com People often think of prayer as something that has a beginning and an end — the Bible and I … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pray and Meditate to Ease Your Mind
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Rant and Rave: Alfred Coffee
Art Illustrations by Vivian Hsia Rant: I first heard about Alfred Coffee through the many influencers and celebrities who posted photos on Instagram with the famous antler "A" logo all over their coffee cups. As a coffee lover, I was excited to hear Alfred's was coming to Malibu and had to try this highly favored coffee shop. That excitement quickly ended when I took my … [Read more...] about Rant and Rave: Alfred Coffee
Opinion: It’s Important to Consume Balanced Media
Art by Hee Joo Roh Are you consuming news in a healthy way? With the thousands of different news outlets for viewers to choose from, it is important to be sure you are getting your news in a balanced way. Journalistic balance is when a story's content offers a wide range of voices and perspectives so a viewer can decide on their own how they feel about a topic, according to … [Read more...] about Opinion: It’s Important to Consume Balanced Media
Rant & Rave: The debate on Back-to-school haircuts
Art by Vivian Hsia Rant: While I love my hair, I do not believe that a haircut is necessary for the back-to-school experience. Now, I will admit — I haven't had a full haircut in two years. This may make me sound a little biased, but hear me out. Changing your hairstyle can be a good way to get a break from routine or try something new — but it’s not a guarantee, and the … [Read more...] about Rant & Rave: The debate on Back-to-school haircuts
‘Is This a Picture or a Video?’: How Moments Create the Movie of Relationships
Photo courtesy of Josh Leow | Sophomore Annie and senior Josh Leow, siblings from Memphis, Tennessee, joyfully engaged in conversation during Humanities Professor Michael Gose’s Great Books class. They said the class is their favorite because it allows for open discussion. From the beginning of life to death and every moment in between, people’s lives are a string of … [Read more...] about ‘Is This a Picture or a Video?’: How Moments Create the Movie of Relationships