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Healing Comes in Waves: The Grieving Process and Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

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Pictured: Sammie Wuensche. Photo illustration by Anastasia Condolon When one first learns a loved one has died, it can feel overwhelming, perhaps unforeseen — like getting lost in a tidal wave. One might be out in the ocean for a while feeling disoriented and confused. Over time, memories of the loved one come back, sometimes unexpectedly — even when the water appears to … [Read more...] about Healing Comes in Waves: The Grieving Process and Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

Jewish Mourning Rituals Emphasize the Meaning of Life

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Photo courtesy of Ari Schwarzberg Many religions have distinct mourning rituals when a person dies. In Judaism, practices surrounding death serve as a way to respect the life of the deceased and comfort those in mourning, said Ari Schwarzberg, rabbi-in-residence at Pepperdine. “When death happens, it's something that we take very seriously because of its impact that it … [Read more...] about Jewish Mourning Rituals Emphasize the Meaning of Life

Withstanding the Test of Time: Alaina Trofler Wants a Love that Lasts

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Photo courtesy of Alaina Trofler Senior Alaina Trofler has been taking things extremely slow with her boyfriend, Bailey Sincomb. Trofler and Sincomb started dating seven years after they first met. They've been a couple for two and a half years — and this is still just the beginning of their relationship. Because they’ve been growing and learning together, Trofler said … [Read more...] about Withstanding the Test of Time: Alaina Trofler Wants a Love that Lasts

The Importance of Human Interaction

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Art by Madeline Duvall Whether a smile in passing, an endearing touch, an open ear or a lingering conversation, shared moments bring vibrancy to life. No matter one’s love language, Enneagram, or place on the introvert/extrovert scale, human interaction is a necessity for all. The desire for connection lies at the heart of each and every individual. “Looking from a … [Read more...] about The Importance of Human Interaction