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RANT: The Tale of a Copy Editor Who Dislikes the Oxford Comma

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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 the second semester of my first year of college, I was the Life & Arts copy editor. At this point in my life, it may seem like I was an expert in all things grammar and punctuation. To which I would say you’re … [Read more...] about RANT: The Tale of a Copy Editor Who Dislikes the Oxford Comma

Opinion: Christ Pantocrator Teaches Balance

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Art by Mary Palumbo Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Icons are a form of worship that artfully display holy and sacred beings. Icons are more than works of art. They teach us things. They live and breathe, instilling wisdom from Christianity through the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Christ Pantocrator Teaches Balance

Opinion: There Are Some Problems Empathy Can’t Solve

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Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.I remember sitting in on a friend's family argument as my friend's teenage brother — we'll call him Tony — repeatedly shouted, "You don't understand, mom!"Sitting awkwardly, I realized something … [Read more...] about Opinion: There Are Some Problems Empathy Can’t Solve

Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity

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Art by Vivian HsiaPicture this.A group of kids are playing a game of kickball. One boy goes up to kick the ball and kicks it out of the field. He runs as fast as he can to home plate. He scores. All of the kids on his team cheer loudly and proudly for him. Then, another boy goes up to kick the ball. He’s nervous; there is pressure to do well. He kicks the ball, but it … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity

Opinion: Read More, Even If It’s On Your Phone

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Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I love my phone. I love my phone so much, I named her Camille. However, I spend about two hours a day aimlessly scrolling through social media. That is 14 hours a week and 728 hours a year I spend watching … [Read more...] about Opinion: Read More, Even If It’s On Your Phone