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Bridget Thompson Reflects on a Year Without Her 4 Best Friends

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Editor's note: Bridget Thompson was a sorority sister and close friend of the four Pepperdine students who lost their lives in the Oct. 17, 2023 PCH crash. Since then, Thompson has been an advocate for increased PCH safety measures. The Graphic invited her to contribute the following piece. It’s been a year without you and my heart still feels just as empty. The day I … [Read more...] about Bridget Thompson Reflects on a Year Without Her 4 Best Friends

A Built-In Best Friend: Twins Share Unique Experiences

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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

Opinion: Having One Best Friend is the Best Decision

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Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Every single person has countless necessities in life. Out of those necessities, having one best friend is of utmost importance.It might be your significant other or even one friend who you’ve created … [Read more...] about Opinion: Having One Best Friend is the Best Decision

Good News: A Sweet Reminder To Love Your Friends

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For years I was convinced Valentine's Day was nothing more than a capitalistic Hallmark ploy to sell crappy chocolates and cards with Cupid on them.I was a certified Valentine's Day hater, and I was unapologetic about it. There was no way I was going to take part in a holiday based on spending money and couples who participate in way too much PDA for my taste. Until my first … [Read more...] about Good News: A Sweet Reminder To Love Your Friends

Sydney Griffith & Brandon Rudolph: A Love Between Best Friends

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Photo courtesy of Sydney Griffith A romantic relationship that develops between best friends — while cliche — is the ideal storybook ending. It’s the kind of love that builds, like the bridge of a song with unexpected vocals and chords, changing the rhythm for the better. But for seniors Sydney Griffith and Brandon Rudolph, the idea of being anything more than … [Read more...] about Sydney Griffith & Brandon Rudolph: A Love Between Best Friends