Being a twin comes with the same stories everyone has heard — twin telepathy, not being able to tell twins apart, sharing clothes and more. Yet, the most overlooked part is the friendship that comes with growing up and experiencing life together."It's like having a built-in best friend who you can also base yourself off of," sophomore Gordy Nilsen said.Separation and … [Read more...] about A Built-In Best Friend: Twins Share Unique Experiences
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Good News: It’s Never Too Late to Reconnect with Family
Growing up, every holiday took place at my grandparents' house in Stockton, Calif. — halfway between my house and my cousins' house.The drive from my hometown to my cousins' is roughly three hours, but with busy sports and work schedules, this drive was almost never made. This left Thanksgiving and Christmas to be the only times our family was reunited. Yet, this all … [Read more...] about Good News: It’s Never Too Late to Reconnect with Family
Trader Joe’s Fills Fall Void
Fall is in the air — maybe not in Malibu, but it certainly is at Trader Joe's. The store announced the return of their beloved fall flavors on their website Sept. 6. Whether one has a hankering for pumpkin bread or wants to leap out of their comfort zone to try savory fall items such as pumpkin gnocchi, Trader Joe's has all bases covered when it comes to the unique tastes of … [Read more...] about Trader Joe’s Fills Fall Void
Country to Coast: Joline Gash Reflects on Journey to Pepperdine
Far before stepping on Pepperdine soil for the first time, first lady Joline Gash spent her days in the then 400-person town of Penngrove in Northern California. "I lived in the country, where we didn't have sidewalks but we had a lot of animals," Joline said. Early Life Born Joline Oliver, she grew up as the youngest of seven children in a blended family. She was … [Read more...] about Country to Coast: Joline Gash Reflects on Journey to Pepperdine
Students Reconnect in Hometowns Over Summer
Summer vacation: a time of relaxation, no studying and being back home with loved ones. However, peers leave their friends behind for four months as students travel home for summer. To ease the pain of being apart from these friends, students visited their peers' hometowns and got a glimpse of their lives outside of Malibu.Sophomore Adrianne Mercado experienced two new … [Read more...] about Students Reconnect in Hometowns Over Summer
