Art by Vivian Hsia Though people often overlook kindness in day-to-day life, it can have long-lasting effects on the giver and the world around them. Mother Teresa was the mother of kindness — she dedicated her life to serving others, and built her life on selflessness, according to Nobel Prize. Through her, people can see the living, breathing example of the beauty in a kind … [Read more...] about Opinion: Give Kindness More Often
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Opinion: Find Gratitude Without a Car
Art by HeeJoo RohAs a car-less student at Pepperdine, it can feel like I am stuck on campus. If you are facing a similar situation, don’t give up hope yet — I've found there are many benefits to living on campus without owning a vehicle.As I navigate my first semester at Pepperdine, I’ve found countless opportunities to build relationships, tap into on-campus … [Read more...] about Opinion: Find Gratitude Without a Car
From One Bubble to Another — My Time at Pepperdine as an Asian American
Art by Vivian Hsia San Jose, Calif., is home to 382,815 Asian Americans, according to Data Commons. At Homestead High School, the high school I attended, the demographic breakdown is pretty diverse — with Asians occupying 44.9% of the population, according to School Digger. It's rare in the United States that the Asian minority would overtake the white majority, according to … [Read more...] about From One Bubble to Another — My Time at Pepperdine as an Asian American
Letter to the Editor: Christian Fong Shares His Perspective on the Hub
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. I’m a parent on the Parent and Family Leadership … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Christian Fong Shares His Perspective on the Hub
Staff Editorial: Rest is All We Need
Art by Amber Shin Imagine this: You’ve just finished a grueling day of classes and hours of homework, and you're about to crash because you are exhausted. Except you can’t. Your neighbors are blasting music at 1 a.m. Two hours later, you wake up to people playing basketball on the court, dribbling the ball and shouting at each other. Then, around 8 a.m., you’re awoken by … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Rest is All We Need