Sharing trauma is hard. It is hard to be vulnerable and hope that the person one is sharing with is able to listen and understand the experience. It is hard to listen to someone expose a wound in their life and to maturely respond to it. It is hard to share and connect on an intimate level between individuals, but it is much harder to see your story watered down to be easily … [Read more...] about Don’t Water It Down: Hard Stories Deserve to be Heard
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Just Smile
For college students who are generally overcommitted individuals, sometimes it can feel like every day is a fight to stay afloat. Some students may forget that their peers are struggling to float or flat-out sinking. It takes little-to-no effort to show a little kindness to fellow students, and small gestures can turn around another person's day. It is no secret that … [Read more...] about Just Smile
An Ocean Of Hope
Photo by Shannon Hansen Hope. It’s a word we hear every day. “I hope I do well.” “I hope he likes me” “I hope you feel better.” A word that has become so familiar we’ve almost forgotten its meaning. People have almost forgotten how to believe in something bigger than themselves. We’ve forgotten how to make a difference. We sit idly by and allow the world to … [Read more...] about An Ocean Of Hope
Peace, Hope & Justice Week Kicks Off
Photos by Lawrence Liu The department of Intercultural Affairs (ICA) partnered with the Pepperdine Volunteer Center (PVC) and the Health and Wellness Center to host Peace, Hope and Justice Week, going through Friday, promoting unity and equity. The week began on Martin Luther King Day as students participated in a National Day of Service by partnering with L.A. Works. … [Read more...] about Peace, Hope & Justice Week Kicks Off
Have Faith in Journalism
Art by Peau Porotesano Full confession time: This was never part of the plan. I never intended on being a journalist. My plan was to go to law school. I joined the Graphic in order to get some critical feedback on my writing and have experience writing and publishing my work. I never thought I’d fall in love with journalism and pursue it as a career. I recognized … [Read more...] about Have Faith in Journalism