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Reading Transports Students to Their Dream Realities

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Senior Reagan Wexelman reads at a coffee shop in Lafayette, Calif. while having breakfast July 20. Wexelman said she read eight books over the summer. Photos courtesy of Reagan WexelmanWhether it's a fast-paced thriller, a sweet romance or a classic — reading offers more than just entertainment. It is a gateway into another life, reality or timeline.Summer reading is a … [Read more...] about Reading Transports Students to Their Dream Realities

Stress and Schedule: Students Face Midterm Season

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Every semester, when the halfway mark rolls around, Pepperdine students are faced with midterm season. Students are tasked with the challenge of juggling seemingly endless academic and extracurricular responsibilities. The overwhelming pressures arise form the intense workload, sophomore Isabella Morton said. "I am a Finance and Economics double major," Morton said. "During … [Read more...] about Stress and Schedule: Students Face Midterm Season

Staff Editorial: Dead Week Could Be A Lifeline

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Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Shhhh. Do you feel that? The dark cloud looming above? The chill in the air, the shiver down your spine? Ah yes, there it is, a monster … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Dead Week Could Be A Lifeline

Opinion: Hobbies Improve Emotional Health

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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 believe college can be a stressful time for students as there is constant pressure to study, get good grades and be social at the same time. Students who have a full day of classes can experience college burnout which may … [Read more...] about Opinion: Hobbies Improve Emotional Health

Opinion: First Dates Don’t Need To Be Stressful

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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.First dates can be nerve-racking. There is the outfit planning, trying to think of what to say, and all the feelings that go with it. As a single person, I am worried about what my date may think of me. All kinds of questions … [Read more...] about Opinion: First Dates Don’t Need To Be Stressful