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Opinion: Beauty Exists Everywhere

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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 multiple psychology courses, I have been required to take the VIA (Values in Action) Character Strengths and Virtues test. The assessment covers 24 strengths and virtues, some of which include bravery, hope, creativity and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Beauty Exists Everywhere

Advice: Hospitality Looks Different for Everyone

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of an advice column based on new topics and rotating writers each time. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Growing up, I always associated hospitality with grand, elaborate gestures. The word “hospitality” was, in my mind, directly related to a person's ability to throw a good … [Read more...] about Advice: Hospitality Looks Different for Everyone

Opinion: Change Can Be Embraced

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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 generally consider myself a creature of habit and routine, and I invariably prefer stability over frequent change. I’ve met people who love moving from place to place, meeting new people wherever they go, and I often … [Read more...] about Opinion: Change Can Be Embraced

Opinion: Math Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating

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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. Math has never been my favorite subject, but something about it continues to fascinate me. Growing up, I didn’t quite hate math classes or consider myself afraid of them, but I experienced a level of frustration that I … [Read more...] about Opinion: Math Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating

Opinion: Horror Movies Can Help Audiences Process Fear

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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 did not grow up with horror movies, and before I started exploring the genre, I thought I would hate them. I figured horror movies were mostly unrelenting sequences of jump scares and intensely disturbing images, and I … [Read more...] about Opinion: Horror Movies Can Help Audiences Process Fear