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Not Goodbye, But See You Later: Parents Reflect on Sending Their Kids to College

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‘See you in three months.’ This became the new reality for mother Becky Bondi as she said goodbye to her daughter, sophomore Ava Bondi, at the end of New Student Orientation (NSO).The Bondis ate dinner together every night at home — but now there was an empty seat at the table.The transition to college is difficult for students, yet this transition is … [Read more...] about Not Goodbye, But See You Later: Parents Reflect on Sending Their Kids to College

Uprooted: How People Bring Home Wherever They Go

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People often think of home as a place — a physical comfort zone where one eats, sleeps and feels protected from the outside world. In reality, home is a concept with so much nuance; no one can attach an exclusive definition to it. Graziadio student and Horizon Scholar Dave Montoya grew up without a sense of home, moving around the foster-care system until he was 18 years … [Read more...] about Uprooted: How People Bring Home Wherever They Go

Students Reflect on the Meaning of Home: Winter Break Recap

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As the spring semester began at Pepperdine, many students returned from their homes in preparation for classes to begin. Most come from other cities and states, but some students return from other countries and continents.Returning to school from home can be a tough transition for many students after more than three weeks without class. Students reminisce about home-cooked … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on the Meaning of Home: Winter Break Recap

Opinion: Having One Best Friend is the Best Decision

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Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Every single person has countless necessities in life. Out of those necessities, having one best friend is of utmost importance.It might be your significant other or even one friend who you’ve created … [Read more...] about Opinion: Having One Best Friend is the Best Decision

Opinion: The Pandemic Can Stunt Students’ Growth

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Art by Madeline DuvallFor a large portion of the teenage population, attending college is one of the many pinnacles of transitioning into adulthood in society. Typically, college enables students to start a life independent of their families; however, due to COVID-19, some of them are unable to move out and move on from their adolescent self. College is a time for … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Pandemic Can Stunt Students’ Growth