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 was raised in a family of what is jokingly referred to as "Easter Christmas Catholics," also called "A&P Catholics," a term that references Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday. Most of my religious education occurred in … [Read more...] about Questioning Religion Is Important
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‘Portable Paradise’: Art Professor Uses Connection, Spirituality to Paint Her Way Through Life
Art Professor Yvette Gellis was born and raised in Chicago and born and raised with art. During her childhood, she said she went on constant trips with her mother who was also an art teacher, to see “Paris Street; Rainy Day” by Gustave Caillebotte at the Art Institute of Chicago. Almost 15 years out of graduate school and well into her professional art career, … [Read more...] about ‘Portable Paradise’: Art Professor Uses Connection, Spirituality to Paint Her Way Through Life
Opinion: Utah Mystifies as the Last Expanse
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. If one seeks excitement, they shall find it in New York. If it is adventure, California. But if one pursues enlightenment, it lies waiting in Utah's desert. The names of cities and structures in Utah are of the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Utah Mystifies as the Last Expanse
A Space Made For ‘Unfiltered’ Conversations
Unfiltered is a new weekly discussion meant to bridge the gap between all secular and sacred questions, said Falon Barton, the campus minister for the University Church of Christ Malibu. Barton is also a former editor for the Graphic. The purpose of the group is to better love the Lord, the community and creation. Unfiltered is hosted on Thursdays at 6 p.m., at the … [Read more...] about A Space Made For ‘Unfiltered’ Conversations
Album Review: Melanie Martinez’s Metamorphosis Embodies Spirituality and Immortality
A winged pink creature emerges from Martinez's corpse. Martinez dropped this photo when announcing the release date of the opening track "DEATH" in her new album "Portals," released March 31. Photo courtesy of GeniusTransparency Item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review … [Read more...] about Album Review: Melanie Martinez’s Metamorphosis Embodies Spirituality and Immortality