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Opinion: Respect Needs to be Prioritized in Fandom Culture

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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. Entertainment media adds spice to life, with the constant releases of new movies, television shows, books, music, video games and more. The world feels less lonely when relating to the lyrics of a song or stirs feelings of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Respect Needs to be Prioritized in Fandom Culture

Opinion: Conflict is Needed For Peace

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Art by Stella EngelThis world is full of contention and hostility. Social media and a hyper-connected digital community make this even more apparent. However, that does not mean one should shy away from conflict out of fear."Avoid conflict! Keep the peace! Don’t rock the boat!"People often warn others to stay away from conflict with one of these phrases. Certainly, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Conflict is Needed For Peace

Opinion: Pray and Meditate to Ease Your Mind

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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

Exploring New Age Serenity with Crystals and Spirituality

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Sound healer Dana Austin sets up a sound bath session on Will Rogers State Beach in Malibu. Austin said she hopes her clients leave with a deeper connection to their souls. Photo courtesy of Charles Wong Spirituality does not have a single definition; rather, people tend to use the term to reference what ties their beliefs to their actions. Everyone has different reasons why … [Read more...] about Exploring New Age Serenity with Crystals and Spirituality

Body and Soul: A Love Letter to the Beach

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The orange sun sets at Point Dume State Beach, leaving an array of colors throughout the horizon. The waves crashing on the seashore enamored me and transported me to a place of tranquility. Photo by Yamillah HurtadoThe beach is my happy place. It’s where I feel free.Being so close to the beach is how Pepperdine won me over, so it was only fair I commemorated the end of … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: A Love Letter to the Beach