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Good News: Treat Yourself

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  For many people, different seasons bring different emotions. For some, summer is when they thrive — enjoying the sun, surf and warm summer nights. Personally, I feel my best in the fall and winter months. There is something so wonderful about snuggling up in a blanket with some Lipton tea and a good book or movie. That is when I feel my happiest. Maybe being an Angeleno has … [Read more...] about Good News: Treat Yourself

Good News: ‘Joy That Is Not Shared, Dies Young’

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My greatest joy throughout all my life comes from laughing — laughing until my ribs "get tough," as Lorde said. It may sound cliché, but when I found out I was writing this article, I racked my brain and noticed the loving friends around me create my best good news. As Mumford and Sons said in the song "Awake my Soul," "Where you invest your love/ you invest your life." When I … [Read more...] about Good News: ‘Joy That Is Not Shared, Dies Young’

Good News: Bowling for Mushrooms

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I have a mushroom bowl. By this, I mean I have a white bowl adorned with a variety of intricately stenciled black mushrooms. It sits about 10 inches high and has a similar diameter. It’s made of some kind of enamel, cast iron mix. It’s microwave friendly. I love my mushroom bowl. Originally, my mushroom bowl wasn’t my mushroom bowl. It was made in Finland, which it displays … [Read more...] about Good News: Bowling for Mushrooms

Good News: Furry Friends and Smiling Faces

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I drove off early in the morning knowing he was standing at the gate, not understanding what was happening. “I’ll be back soon," I said while I gave him one last hug. "I promise." It’s always a heartbreaking experience to leave my dog while moving back to campus. However, the abundance of emotional support and service dogs at Pepperdine make up for the cuddles, nibbles and … [Read more...] about Good News: Furry Friends and Smiling Faces

Good News: Time Will Tell

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I did not expect this, but my sophomore year at Pepperdine feels different than my first year. I went to the same school for 12 years before I went to Pepperdine. I was comfortable at my old school because I knew every student and teacher. I knew the campus and where every class was, and I knew how to get around my home city — Prague. My first semester at Pepperdine wasn't the … [Read more...] about Good News: Time Will Tell