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Modern Dating: The Hard and Soft Launch

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Seniors Julia Ryan and her fiancé, Adam Kroeze, stand in front of a banner celebrating their engagement. The couple met at Pepperdine and got engaged on Valentine's Day of their senior year. Photo courtesy of Julia Ryan.In the age of curated feeds and crafted captions, deciding just how to debut a relationship online is the new norm.For Pepperdine students Julia Ryan, Lola … [Read more...] about Modern Dating: The Hard and Soft Launch

Growing Up in Los Angeles: The Hidden Beauty Found in Rageful Traffic

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Traffic rushes both ways on the 101 freeway in Los Angeles. Despite the rage invoked by hours of LA traffic, drivers can find small pockets of "sonder" in the stillness. Photo by Melissa HoustonI am a proud Los Angeles native. I was raised in this city. It was where I learned to walk, talk, drive and root for my favorite sports teams. But for all of its bright spots, LA has … [Read more...] about Growing Up in Los Angeles: The Hidden Beauty Found in Rageful Traffic

Born This Way: How One Artist United Two Students

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Seniors Quinn Boyle and Niccie Jamitkowski pose for a photo at their apartment July 25. Photos courtesy of Niccie Jamitkowski. On the very first week of their first year at Pepperdine, seniors Quinn Boyle and Niccie Jamitkowski found themselves sitting side by side in a freshman year seminar class called Hard-Hitting Songs. By the end of the week, before they knew each … [Read more...] about Born This Way: How One Artist United Two Students

Music: A Little Piece of Home

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Art by Betsy BurrowTransparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Throughout my life, being an international student has proved to have both advantages and disadvantages. I have been able to experience new cultures, places to explore and make life-long friends across the world. However, I am also familiar with saying goodbye and closing important chapters … [Read more...] about Music: A Little Piece of Home