“Because if I take two years to work as a journalist before going to law school, then I could potentially…”I trailed off and looked over at my mom, realizing I had lost her at some point along the way, perhaps when discussing my plan to become the next Rebecca Jarvis, somewhere on Highway 40 in New Mexico, or maybe Arizona.It was April 2, and my mom and I were … [Read more...] about Good News: Holding the Future Loosely
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Good News: My Heart Will Speak as the Music Plays
I finished writing a new song yesterday. For me, there is no greater news than when people tell you they love your song, since that's when your heart finally speaks out loud. Reoccurring good news throughout my whole life has been the presence of music. I remember when I saw Lorde live in March 2018. Right before she sang "Writer in the Dark," she made a speech that I … [Read more...] about Good News: My Heart Will Speak as the Music Plays
Good News: A Deeper Appreciation for Community
When I read the first Good News column in February, I immediately knew one of the places where I saw — and still see — good news in my life. It’s something that has been my good news since my first semester at Pepperdine but especially since March 2020: the Graphic.While I have always loved the Graphic, the past 18 months have made me appreciate it even more. … [Read more...] about Good News: A Deeper Appreciation for Community
