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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

Opinion: Ayurveda is India’s Timeless Wisdom in Healing

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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. As an experienced traveler with a profound curiosity for the unfamiliar, when I was in India, I gained a desire to immerse myself in a culture where Ayurveda is not just a buzzword but a way … [Read more...] about Opinion: Ayurveda is India’s Timeless Wisdom in Healing

Sip ‘n’ Savor Column: Alfred Coffee vs. Blue Bottle

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Transparency Item: This is a food and beverage column that rotates writers and is based on new locations each week. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Blue Bottle Coffee and Alfred Coffee both hold a special place in my stomach, but one truly hits all the marks on how I rank coffee shops — quality, consistency, creativity and overall vibe … [Read more...] about Sip ‘n’ Savor Column: Alfred Coffee vs. Blue Bottle