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
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Season of Change
The sun has reemerged, the flowers at Point Dume are in bloom and the butterflies have started their migration. It looks like that groundhog was right: Spring is coming. Spring back home in Seattle means the grass has regained its green hue, the trees are growing new leaves, the birds have begun to sing again outside my window and the weather has peaked at 55 degrees (yes, … [Read more...] about Season of Change
It’s Not Too Late to Plan a Spring Break Adventure
Photos by Rachel Ripp and Mary Cate Long It's that time of year again. Students daydream of sandy beaches or snowy peaks when they should be studying for midterms. Everyone is just waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel: spring break. Many have already started excited group texts or are even attempting to trend a hashtag for their planned spring break trip. … [Read more...] about It’s Not Too Late to Plan a Spring Break Adventure
SNOW Place You’d Rather Be
Photo courtesy of Vin Le With the beginning of the semester and homework already piling up, every student certainly deserves a weekend getaway, and Big Bear Lake is the perfect place to embrace the winter season. At little over a 100-mile drive, Big Bear may surprise you with the variety of activities it has. From sports and adventure to rest and relaxation, Big Bear is … [Read more...] about SNOW Place You’d Rather Be
Live A Life of Service
Photo courtesy of freefoto.com Last semester I applied for Project Serve, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center’s mission-based spring break program. I thought it would be something worth my time and energy, and I also thought it would be a nice escape from school and hard work. It seemed like it could be a fun trip, and I knew that I would learn more about myself and my … [Read more...] about Live A Life of Service
