Growing up, I never knew anyone with the same name as me. My name is not so unique โ not one of those names you hear that sticks out. But in my little bubble growing up in Pleasant Hill, California, I lived my life as the only Amanda for the longest time. Arriving at college โ amidst dozens of other changes โ this changed too. I walked into my DeBell suite hearing … [Read more...] about Good News: A Same-Named Roommate Makes Life Exciting
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Good News: Heirlooms Honor Loved Ones
I'll be the first to admit it — I am very forgetful. I try to write things down or make notes and reminders in my phone, but with how quickly life seems to be moving, I am bound to forget a thing or two.But, amid life's chaos, there's one constant: the weight of two necklaces draped around my neck, each a link to a family legacy. Thanks to the fact that I almost never … [Read more...] about Good News: Heirlooms Honor Loved Ones
From Eager Interviewer to Becoming Managing Editor
Conquering my shyness when I first moved to Pepperdine demanded stepping beyond my comfort zone and learning to embrace vulnerability. I embarked on a mission to interview every corner of our vibrant community.Now, I stand as the managing editor of the Graphic, and the metamorphosis within me is evident.I joined this newspaper with intentions: to chat with interesting people, … [Read more...] about From Eager Interviewer to Becoming Managing Editor
Good News: A Girl and Her Car Reunited Again
It's 10 p.m., on a Saturday night in September, and I'm rounding the corner off the I-10 west to Pacific Coast Highway. Usually, at this hour, the roads have emptied a bit, and the sound of waves crashing on the shore is audible again. On a Saturday, traffic is still bustling, cars are still honking and headlights are still illuminating the highway. I've only been driving … [Read more...] about Good News: A Girl and Her Car Reunited Again
Good News: Reflect From the Dining Room Table
Growing up, my mom had three important rules: we go to church on Sunday, we make our beds and we eat together as a family.It was so important to her that we set aside time in the day to be together, even if it was just for a meal — no screens, no distractions. The dinner table became a sacred space at my house. No matter where I was or what I was doing, I had to be home … [Read more...] about Good News: Reflect From the Dining Room Table