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A Year into Alaina’s Voice with Father and Co-Founder, Arik Housley

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“Kindness. We know it’s a simple message, but sometimes simple is elegant, or better in that sense.” Arik Housley, father of Alaina Housley, created the Alaina’s Voice Foundation with his wife, Hannah, shortly after their daughter’s death. Alaina was one of the 12 victims in the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting on the night of Nov. 7, 2018. When Arik, Hannah and Alaina’s … [Read more...] about A Year into Alaina’s Voice with Father and Co-Founder, Arik Housley

Pepperdine Professors Perform Acts of Kindness in Response to the Shooting and Fires

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Photos by Kaelin MendezCountless professors have reached out to students following both the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, which resulted in the death of freshman Alaina Housley, and the Woolsey fire, which resulted in the destruction of several students’ homes. These professors offered students everything from their homes to their hearts.“This is the greatest … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Professors Perform Acts of Kindness in Response to the Shooting and Fires

Just Smile

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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

Spread Encouragement To Others

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Graphic by Nate BartonIt's amazing how uplifting a simple interaction can be, and one I had the other day reminded me just how important encouraging comments can be. I was walking into Malibu's Ralphs the other day and before I crossed the street, a Starline tour stopped in front of me, and all of the tourists turned and looked at me before they drove away. I'm not sure what … [Read more...] about Spread Encouragement To Others

Spread the LOVE (letters)

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Gusts of wind shook the tree outside of the cafeteria aggressively, as the sharp, cold winter air walloped against the dark, ambiguous clothes that ‘Me’ was wearing on the night she started distributing the first batch of love letters. She tied twenty letters to the tree outside the cafeteria late at night on Dec. 8. On the next day, the letters were still there. Disappointed, … [Read more...] about Spread the LOVE (letters)