Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Every day we wake up and are handed a version of reality. This reality comes through notifications, headlines and algorithms tailored specifically to us. It's usually what we call "staying informed." Rarely do we stop and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Propaganda Dictates Reality
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Seasoned Members of Community Share Wisdom with Students
Editor’s Note: The writer of the story interviewed Jackie Ferrari, who conducted the interviews with the six staff members.Before graduating, senior Jackie Ferrari wanted to reach out to seasoned members of the community she’s in regular contact with for wisdom to share with students. She said she did so because she believes wisdom is what all young people need as … [Read more...] about Seasoned Members of Community Share Wisdom with Students
‘A Perfect Storm’: Why Young People Vape and the Consequences Associated With It
A student vapes in a parking lot outside of Vons grocery store. Almost 20% of 18 to 29-year-old Americans vape, according to a Gallup poll. Photos by Lucian HimesThe E-cigarette industry made $22.8 billion globally in 2022, an amount that industry experts expect to increase by 3.44% annually, according to Statista.Young people largely drive this profit, as a Gallup poll found … [Read more...] about ‘A Perfect Storm’: Why Young People Vape and the Consequences Associated With It
Staff Editorial: Not Just Answers, The Truth
Art by Autumn Hardwick Some of the best — and most frequently misquoted — movie lines of all time are from Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise's courtroom spat in A Few Good Men. "You want answers?" Nicholson asks coyly. "I want the truth," Cruise demands. "You can't handle the truth!" Nicholson shouts back. As student journalists, the Graphic staff looks for answers. We hunt high … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Not Just Answers, The Truth
Taylor Mathews: Songwriting For The Sake of Authenticity
Senior singer/songwriter Taylor Mathews performs original songs during a concert for friends in the Lausanne, Switzerland program in 2019. While abroad, Mathews said he explored more of his spirituality and found peace with it through the community there and time he spent alone.Photos Courtesy of Taylor MathewsIn the struggle to find his own intrinsic value and a means for … [Read more...] about Taylor Mathews: Songwriting For The Sake of Authenticity