Transparency Item: This is an advice column that rotates writers and is based on new topics each week. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, So, you’ve had a bad day. Your instinct may be to complain to a friend — but wait. There's a better way to overcome a rainy day. Maybe you didn’t get the grade you hoped for. Or, you feel your relationships … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Reframe Your Response to Adversity
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Opinion: Find Positive When Consumed By Negative
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer The news headlines from January have been nothing short of a promise of anxiety for its viewers. They are as follows: “Additional Documents Found at Biden’s Home,” “Ecuador Tried to Curb Drilling and Protect … [Read more...] about Opinion: Find Positive When Consumed By Negative
Opinion: YikYak Provides Positivity
Art by Ariana HenryThe popular social media app, YikYak, has taken the young adult world by storm. As of August 2021, it was the third most popular app on the Apple Store in the United States, according to The Fast Company. Its popularity reigns among the Pepperdine community calculating approximately 158 YikYak comments within 24 hours just within the Malibu campus, with a … [Read more...] about Opinion: YikYak Provides Positivity
The Power of Positivity: Sophomore Abby Gearhart Emphasizes Self-Love in Loungewear Company
Sophomore Liberal Arts for Education major Abby Gearhart smiles while shooting promotional photos for her company, Sweats by Abby G, in September on Ralphs Beach in Malibu. Gearhart said she first started designing sweatshirts in May and officially launched her company in September. Photos courtesy of Abby Gearhart Sophomore Liberal Arts for Education major Abby Gearhart said … [Read more...] about The Power of Positivity: Sophomore Abby Gearhart Emphasizes Self-Love in Loungewear Company
Opinion: ‘Cancel Culture’ Divides Society
Art by Madeline DuvallPublic humiliation and group shaming have progressed a long way from the tragically popularized Salem Witch Trials. With a huge surge in technology over the last hundred years, society discovered a new era of what is called cancel culture.Cancel culture is defined as “to stop giving support to that person" or company, "usually ... due to the person … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘Cancel Culture’ Divides Society
