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Dessert Before Meals: Your Happiness Depends on It

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Art by Amber ShinDessert has always been my favorite part of the meal for as long as I can remember. I can distinctly picture when I was a child, eating dinner and being so full I could not finish my food—but if anyone suggested dessert, it was like I had a "second stomach" opening up specifically for a sweet treat. After filling my second stomach with dessert, I would … [Read more...] about Dessert Before Meals: Your Happiness Depends on It

Good News: Having Conversations Over Chai

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The first chai tea latte my friend Anežka and I had was extra sweet and extra foamy, and as we sipped our warm drinks, we embarked on the beginning of a wonderful next few days together. We had our first chai early in the morning at the airport while catching up. We discussed the happenings at school, the romantic entanglements of friends and funny TikToks. In a D.C. cafe near … [Read more...] about Good News: Having Conversations Over Chai

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

Opinion: Be Fun in Your Own Way

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Art by Amber ShinI used to think I wasn’t fun. In fact, in middle and high school, I surrendered to the idea that I was pretty boring. Then, one day, I realized fun is whatever makes me smile, brings joy to my life and fills me with excitement — even if the things I view as fun very well might have the opposite effect on someone else.Growing up, I was the type of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Be Fun in Your Own Way

“Happiness is the end goal” & Other Life Advice for 20ish-year-olds

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Graphic by Ivy Moore Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify In this episode, we talk to our photojournalism professor from the fall 2020 semester, Amy Zielinski. She has spent much of her career as a photographer and photo editor, traveling around the world and investigating culture. We ask her about her early career, how she navigated life’s challenges and … [Read more...] about “Happiness is the end goal” & Other Life Advice for 20ish-year-olds