Photo Editor Melissa Houston gets ready for a dance recital in 2007. The moment reflects her early years of passion for performing, which would later inspire her career in journalism and photography. Photo courtesy of Melissa HoustonFor as long as I can remember, I have always lived in front of a camera. Whether it was through dance videos, gymnastic competitions or even just … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Beauty in Imperfections
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Good News: Fall in Love Again and Again
Life & Arts Editor Haylie Ross poses out of her car's sunroof at an outlook spot over Pacific Coast Highway on Aug. 21. This lookout spot is my go-to when I want to see something beautiful. Photos courtesy of Haylie Ross Love is the breath of life. Love defines humanity. Love colors the world. Yet, I haven't always seen it that way. I used to believe life’s beauty had … [Read more...] about Good News: Fall in Love Again and Again
Good News: Storytelling through Design
Pages of the Graphic's print edition are spread out to show the award-winning designs. Photo by Betsy Burrow Graphic design has played a huge role within my life. Ever since I was a child, I have been praised for my creativity, yet I felt traditional art was not the avenue for me. I began searching for a way to express myself. My world then changed when I found graphic … [Read more...] about Good News: Storytelling through Design
Good News: Passions Can Lead You to Unexpected Places
Henry Adams' glasses rest on a page in the June 2023 issue of French film magazine La Septiéme Obsession on Aug. 12. The issue, centered around director Christopher Nolan, included discussion of Nolan's once-unavailable short film "Tarantella." Photo by Melissa Houston One day during the COVID-19 lockdown, I decided I wanted to start watching as many classic movies as I … [Read more...] about Good News: Passions Can Lead You to Unexpected Places
Good News: ‘Slow Down, You’re Doing Fine’
Senior year is a time filled with joy, excitement and anticipation.Senior year also comes with an extreme amount of pressure. Seniors are all too familiar with questions about next steps and what they’re doing after graduation. I have fallen victim to these questions, and the feeling of impending doom when I do not have the answers yet. However, when I start to feel … [Read more...] about Good News: ‘Slow Down, You’re Doing Fine’






