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Good News: A Same-Named Roommate Makes Life Exciting

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Growing up, I never knew anyone with the same name as me. My name is not so unique — 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 — amidst dozens of other changes — this changed too. I walked into my DeBell suite hearing … [Read more...] about Good News: A Same-Named Roommate Makes Life Exciting

‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 Makes Waves in Malibu

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Transparency item: Spoilers for “The Bachelor” season 28 are mentioned in this article. Season 28 of "The Bachelor," which aired on ABC, caught people's attention across the country and on social media for the dynamics in the Bachelor House and predictions of the bachelor, Joey Graziadei's, endgame, according to TV Insider. Residing near the notorious Bachelor Mansion in … [Read more...] about ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 Makes Waves in Malibu

15th Annual ReelStories Film Festival Honors Student Films

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The 15th annual ReelStories Film Festival took place on campus on the evening of Feb. 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. The festival’s theme for this year was “storytelling is connection,” which is meant to show the connection that storytelling bridges between all aspects of life, the selection committee said. Students, filmmakers and other members of the community entered the event … [Read more...] about 15th Annual ReelStories Film Festival Honors Student Films

Vinyl Records Make a Comeback

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Vinyl records outsold CDs in 2022 for the first time since 1987, according to the Recording Industry Association of America’s year-end report. Despite their antique fashion, students have shown their continuing affection for vinyl records.Senior Bob Emrich has worked at the Record Outlet in Thousand Oaks for over three years. He said he’s wanted to work at a record … [Read more...] about Vinyl Records Make a Comeback