Growing up in Leander, Texas, a small suburb of Austin, I learned to appreciate a good sunset. Sunsets were always my dad's favorite and on our drive back from elementary school at 6 p.m., he would always point them out. My family and I used to go to a restaurant called the Oasis to admire the sunset. It had around three stories of outdoor patios and as the sun went behind … [Read more...] about Good News: My Life told through a Series of Sunsets
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Students Strive Toward a Successful Spring Semester
Entering 2024, many look forward to the exciting possibilities the new year brings. Whether students make specific resolutions for the semester or aim to improve their general outlook on the world, the new year tends to spark motivation for the latter half of the school year.Several students shared their goals, big and small, for the spring semester. Junior Amiel Silbol said in … [Read more...] about Students Strive Toward a Successful Spring Semester
Opinion: Appreciation Alleviates Graduation Anxiety
Art by Vivian Hsia 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 exciting as the thought of walking across the stage in a week is, I was not prepared for the heightened mix of emotions also associated with the time leading up to it. However, in this period of waiting for … [Read more...] about Opinion: Appreciation Alleviates Graduation Anxiety
Climate Change: Letter from the Editor
Photo by Emily Shaw There should not have been a historic blizzard the weekend of my 16th birthday. Blizzards are common during winter in my small corner of western Kansas — but never at the end of April. As cows wandered the highway due to high drifts against fences, the snow melted away into the next 80-degree weekend. I then had a stark revelation: this was climate … [Read more...] about Climate Change: Letter from the Editor
Seniors Plan For Their Futures After Graduation
Seniors share their hopes and doubts on what comes after graduation. Seniors said although they are stepping into the unknown, they are excited for what's next. Art by Samantha MillerMembers of the class of 2022, said they feel an array of emotions that come with the culmination of their journey at Pepperdine.Recent graduates said although they are thrilled for a future of … [Read more...] about Seniors Plan For Their Futures After Graduation
