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Opinion: Self-Discipline Builds Confidence
Transparency item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Practicing self-discipline is an immediate switch between the mindset "I can't" or "I don't want to" to "I can and I care about myself enough to make it happen." Over time, that kind of care builds good habits. More … [Read more...] about Opinion: Self-Discipline Builds Confidence
Opinion: Disney Should Return to Original Animation and Stories
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Disney remakes and sequels have been making an uproar in the past few years with the release of remakes like “Snow White,” “Mulan” and “Aladdin.” Many of these franchises are beloved by families and adults alike, but these … [Read more...] about Opinion: Disney Should Return to Original Animation and Stories
Opinion: Music is the Closest Thing to Magic
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 a world overflowing with facts, logic, science and technology, it's rare to find something that feels so unexplainable. Music has the ability to do something within this world nothing else can. Music can uplift, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Music is the Closest Thing to Magic
Taste of Home: How Cultural Food Markets Help Students Feel Connected
Nostalgia is a mind’s trick, but our taste buds feel it too. At Pepperdine, students can often find themselves wrestling with homesickness. Far removed from their familiar routines, flavors and comforts of home, many college students find the transition into college life-altering. Students said college dining feels limited, with fewer options and a loss of the small but … [Read more...] about Taste of Home: How Cultural Food Markets Help Students Feel Connected