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Staff Ed: Goodness Gracious We are Grateful

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Art by HeeJoo Roh As Thanksgiving rolls around, the Graphic staff has compiled a list of things we are grateful for this semester, as cheesy as it may be. We encourage everyone in the Pepperdine community to sit down and reflect on what they are grateful for this holiday season. 1. We are grateful for the food at Pepperdine, and for Bon Appetit's new dining for our community. … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Goodness Gracious We are Grateful

Opinion: Flaunt Your Failures

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Art by Vivian HsiaA failure is a success in my eyes.Fear of failure is oftentimes less about the act of failing and more about the consequences of failing — it is a fear of criticism, embarrassment and looking like a “loser," according to VeryWell Mind.When people fail, they do not lose all chances at success, but they do risk changing how others perceive them, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Flaunt Your Failures

Opinion: Give Kindness More Often

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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

From One Bubble to Another — My Time at Pepperdine as an Asian American

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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