Fall in Colorado, where I am from, begins as early as the middle of September. Snowy clouds start sneaking down from the mountains, temperatures and leaves start dropping and I start running out of tea. I’ve always loved fall not only because it’s a precursor to the holiday season but also because it means crisp autumn air and crunchy leaves all over the sidewalk. It means … [Read more...] about Good News: Keep Calm and Put a Hoodie On
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Opinion: You’re Never Too Old for Stuffed Animals
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As a kid, I used to carry around a Dumbo stuffed animal, which was basically my equivalent of Linus’ blanket. My mom would tease me relentlessly and say, “Are you going to bring that to college?” Over a … [Read more...] about Opinion: You’re Never Too Old for Stuffed Animals
Opinion: Be Aware of How Others Want to Be Treated
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.The Golden Rule, the ethical principle as the Bible says in Matthew 7:12, states to treat others as you would like to be treated. One step forward from that is to replace your own preferences with how others … [Read more...] about Opinion: Be Aware of How Others Want to Be Treated
Opinion: Having One Best Friend is the Best Decision
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: Pepperdine Pianos Offer Music for the Soul
I didn’t understand how much I relied on music until I moved away from home and couldn’t play my parents’ keyboard anymore.When I arrived in Malibu for the first time in August 2021, I realized I cope with stress by making music. I made it maybe two weeks without playing any instruments before I noticed an unfamiliar, restricting anxiety in my chest and … [Read more...] about Good News: Pepperdine Pianos Offer Music for the Soul