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Opinion: Imposter Syndrome is a Question of Identity

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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. Coming into Pepperdine as an international and first-generation college student, I had no idea what to expect. I wasn't sure of myself, and I just felt like some sort of imposter. But there was a way out of these … [Read more...] about Opinion: Imposter Syndrome is a Question of Identity

Opinion: Limits Let Us Play

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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. When I took Religion 101, I thought I would do very well on the final exam, but I did not. This mismatch of expectations shook my framework of confidence in my knowledge of religion and obliterated my effort in studying … [Read more...] about Opinion: Limits Let Us Play

Opinion: There Are Some Problems Empathy Can’t Solve

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Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.I remember sitting in on a friend's family argument as my friend's teenage brother — we'll call him Tony — repeatedly shouted, "You don't understand, mom!"Sitting awkwardly, I realized something … [Read more...] about Opinion: There Are Some Problems Empathy Can’t Solve

Making Waves: Matilda Donovan and Stephanie May

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Photos Courtesy of Matilda DonovanMatilda Donovan and Stephanie May are more than just Waves — they're also making them through their self-help YouTube channel. Their videos aim to assist college students with situationally inspired videos such as dorm-life hacks, DIY projects and healthy food ideas.The two students launched their YouTube channel called Primrose, with 92 … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Matilda Donovan and Stephanie May