Photo by Betsy BurrowI've always been sentimental. Maybe even a little too sentimental.Growing up, I formed attachments to things easily — my favorite stuffed animal, a new book or even an old pair of shoes that were two sizes too small. This carried over into my teenage and now college years, as I have several memory boxes across all the different places I call home.From … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor
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Through My Lens
Photo by Betsy Burrow A simple press of a button can freeze a sentimental moment forever. For senior Billy Zhao, a screenshot from a video call holds a special place in his heart. “[It’s a picture] of me and my nanny, who raised me since I was brought into this world,” Zhao said. “I don’t call her enough ever since I moved to Canada. I went from seeing her every day to now … [Read more...] about Through My Lens
Threads of Texas: How College Students Carry Their Childhoods Forward
Sophomore Liam Stringer (left) and his dad, Tyler Stringer (right), smile together on the Balboa Ferry to the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach on June 27, 2011. Stringer said his dad was the most special part of his childhood. Photo courtesy of Liam StringerCollege is a threshold. A place where childhood fades softly into independence. Between ocean views and crowded dorm … [Read more...] about Threads of Texas: How College Students Carry Their Childhoods Forward
Opinion: Nostalgia Feels Different in College
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Nostalgia has never been as overpowering as it is now — a displaced feeling attached to the past. It is not just a memory but a sensation that I have struggled to interpret — like an ache that is both joyful and sad, and a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Nostalgia Feels Different in College
AirPods Are Out, Wires Are In
Out with the new, in with the old. AirPods are out and wires are in. Pepperdine students can be seen walking on main campus rocking the wires over their bluetooth alternative. Sophomore Isabella Ferch said she is an advocate for wired headphones all the way from the Florence abroad program. Even across the globe, she continues to wear her wired headphones. “I love … [Read more...] about AirPods Are Out, Wires Are In
