Left to right: Copy Chief Faith Siegel and her friends Aurora Martin and Grace Traster ring in 2026 in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Though the trio of hometown best friends may not be physically together often, they know they will always stay close. Photos by Faith SiegelThe moment I boarded the California-bound plane that took me to my first year at Pepperdine, I knew my life would … [Read more...] about Good News: Life is a Mosaic of Love
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Opinion: I Miss Fall
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. For me, autumn has become nostalgic. Fall foliage, pumpkin spice, cool crisp air — the list goes on. My favorite season has always been fall. When I moved to Southern California to attend Pepperdine, something felt off. … [Read more...] about Opinion: I Miss Fall
Out-of-State Students Search for a Connection With Peers
Junior Blake Farley studies outside a coffee shop in his hometown of Searcy, Ark., with a local friend Jan. 22. Farley said he has made an effort to connect with local friends while at home. Photo courtesy of Blake Farley College life surrounds junior Religion major Blake Farley, who lives in Searcy, Ark. Searcy is home to not just Farley and his family, but also Harding … [Read more...] about Out-of-State Students Search for a Connection With Peers
An Ode to Airplanes
When I think about airplanes, I fondly think about the hours I spent with my dad traveling to New York to visit my grandparents. I think about the one glorious time that my dad and I met the Black Eyed Peas on an airplane. I think about the little bag of perfectly salted pretzels the stewardess offers each passenger and the often-unexpected connections I have formed with … [Read more...] about An Ode to Airplanes