Hope can be a feeling or an experience, or maybe even a concept some people avoid out of fear of disappointment. Many students said hope gives them a strong foundation to ground themselves in, whether they have hope in their faith or hope in particular moments.
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Body and Soul: Appreciate the Joys of the Farmer’s Market
Body and Soul incorporates the five senses within a new piece of art, music, film or experience; showcasing what staff find meaningful. News Section Assistant Liza Esquibias shares her experience at the local Malibu Farmer’s Market.
Good News: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Sometimes it’s hard to find good news in the major headlines, but if you look at the simple things in life, you might be surprised at what you will find. Staff Writer Abby Wilt shares how she finds good news in the small interactions in her life.
Introducing ‘Good News’: A Sliver of Hope from the Graphic
The Graphic News team is launching the Good News Column for spring 2021 with stories of hope and joy to provide a ray of light during a difficult semester. News Editor Ashley Mowreader introduces the column and offers her first piece of good news for the year.
It’s OK To Be a Child
One of the most challenging things about college is remaining a child at heart when life gets rough.
Positivity
Photo by Shannon Hansen Positivity and perspective. Two seemingly unrelated ideas, both wrought with progressively deep meaning. Perspective melds our outlook on the world like welders shape metal. It has influence on who we are and who we want to be: what makes us smile, what makes us laugh and what makes us cry. It […]
Embrace Valentine’s Day
Have the Valentine’s Day blues? Here’s why Valentine’s Day is secretly the best holiday of all.
How to Finish Strong This Semester
Art by Shannon Hansen Summer is in sight, the weather is finally getting warmer, and the semester is dwindling down. We are almost finished with school. Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, the dawn of summer can seem exciting and even relieving. Though projects and tests may seem stressful now, they will […]
An Ode to Diet Coke: A Beverage that Changes Lives
Students describe the wonder of this refreshment
Soothe your spirit through surfing
A common conception of surfing is that it’s all about chasing down the perfect wave and using it as a platform to exhibit skill and satisfy adrenaline cravings. However, a lot of people, myself included, find that surfing is much more than that — or perhaps much less than that. It can be defined simply […]
