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Opinion: Watch the Movie Then Read the Book

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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. I fear I am about to present a hot take, but hear me out, because by the end you shall see the method to my madness. If I am not in school, at work or in the newsroom I am likely reading a book or watching a movie. Or doing … [Read more...] about Opinion: Watch the Movie Then Read the Book

Rave: Being An Only Child is the Best

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Looking back on my childhood I am so thankful I was an only child. I spent many Fridays in my early years at my grandparents' home and farm. My grandmother converted a log cabin outbuilding into my playhouse. Once inside the playhouse, she would say, "Alright H.L. what are we going to do today?" and I would pick up a piece of chalk, a book or a set of toys and the day’s … [Read more...] about Rave: Being An Only Child is the Best

Rant: Being An Only Child is Widely Misunderstood

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I have let my (l)on(e)ly child syndrome define me my entire life. It shouldn’t, but it does. I credit many of my greatest aches to a childhood spent solely around adults, as an observer turned mini-grown-up.I have to preface by giving credit where credit is due –– I am the person I am because I was raised as an only child. There are lessons I have learned and … [Read more...] about Rant: Being An Only Child is Widely Misunderstood

Opinion: Imposter Syndrome is a Question of Identity

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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. Coming into Pepperdine as an international and first-generation college student, I had no idea what to expect. I wasn't sure of myself, and I just felt like some sort of imposter. But there was a way out of these … [Read more...] about Opinion: Imposter Syndrome is a Question of Identity