Pictured: Sierra Perry. Photo by Anastasia Condolon Whether it’s losing a loved one, struggling through an injury, missing a year of school in-person or not getting a dream job, everyone has experienced disappointment in their lives. While disappointments can be hard, there can be hope and light found in the midst of them. Sierra Perry, a master’s student in Religion, … [Read more...] about Clinging to Hope: How Students Overcome Disappointment
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More Than a Wish Your Heart Makes: Dreams & Their Significance
Modeled by Cameron Davis. Photo by Lindsey Sullivan | Photo illustration by Isabella Teague Soaring through the air, having teeth randomly fall out, and showing up for a huge speech without pants. These are some of the most commonly occurring dreams among Americans, according to an Amerisleep survey of over 2,000 American adults. Confusing and sometimes troubling … [Read more...] about More Than a Wish Your Heart Makes: Dreams & Their Significance
Healing Comes in Waves: The Grieving Process and Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones
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
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
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