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RAVE: I Give a Damn About an 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. As I think about the Oxford comma, sharp pain, shuddering grief and simmering rage course through my veins. Did you catch that? There is the unfortunate absence of a significant grammatical component in the previous … [Read more...] about RAVE: I Give a Damn About an Oxford Comma

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

Advice Column: Resolving Friend Collisions

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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. Hey there Waves, Picture this: you're strolling around Pepperdine's main campus, enjoying the sunny vibes and casual banter with your friend. All of a sudden, a person only your friend … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Resolving Friend Collisions

Opinion: Job Ghosting Should End

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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 simple as it is for students to apply for internships using modern platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed, it can be equally as difficult to secure a position. Due to the straightforward … [Read more...] about Opinion: Job Ghosting Should End

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