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Good News: Suite Style Living is Sweet

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I am writing this article in my dorm room. My suitemate is on my floor doing homework, my roommate is running in and out deciding what to wear to the Well and my other suitemates are doing their hair across the hall. I have to add: we are doing all of this in front of an ocean view. When else in my life will I get to live in the same room, with my best friends, in one of the … [Read more...] about Good News: Suite Style Living is Sweet

Good News: Take in the moment

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I spent what might have been my last summer at home — a small farm town in the middle of nowhere. Being home for one final summer was a thought that never crossed my mind until the moment arrived. As I begin my senior year at Pepperdine, there are so many more moments that I eagerly anticipate. I began my journalism journey as a high school sophomore. I volunteered for my … [Read more...] about Good News: Take in the moment

Good News: A Same-Named Roommate Makes Life Exciting

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Growing up, I never knew anyone with the same name as me. My name is not so unique — not one of those names you hear that sticks out. But in my little bubble growing up in Pleasant Hill, California, I lived my life as the only Amanda for the longest time. Arriving at college — amidst dozens of other changes — this changed too. I walked into my DeBell suite hearing … [Read more...] about Good News: A Same-Named Roommate Makes Life Exciting

Good News: Heirlooms Honor Loved Ones

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I'll be the first to admit it — I am very forgetful. I try to write things down or make notes and reminders in my phone, but with how quickly life seems to be moving, I am bound to forget a thing or two.But, amid life's chaos, there's one constant: the weight of two necklaces draped around my neck, each a link to a family legacy. Thanks to the fact that I almost never … [Read more...] about Good News: Heirlooms Honor Loved Ones

From Eager Interviewer to Becoming Managing Editor

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Conquering my shyness when I first moved to Pepperdine demanded stepping beyond my comfort zone and learning to embrace vulnerability. I embarked on a mission to interview every corner of our vibrant community.Now, I stand as the managing editor of the Graphic, and the metamorphosis within me is evident.I joined this newspaper with intentions: to chat with interesting people, … [Read more...] about From Eager Interviewer to Becoming Managing Editor