Our community is hurting following the sudden passing of Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams. We wanted to put together a special edition to honor the lives of these four girls, who were shining lights in our community. At the beginning of the semester, we never thought we would be writing this newspaper, just like we all collectively didn't expect to … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editors: Honoring Niamh, Peyton, Asha and Deslyn
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‘A Person to Walk With’: Remembering Niamh Rolston
Senior Niamh Rolston was the most “lighthearted and carefree” person Meelah Harkness — Niamh’s childhood friend — said she had ever met. Niamh was a member of Alpha Phi and studied Business at Pepperdine. She grew up in L.A., and attended Oaks Christian High School, according to Pepperdine. “I strive to be as optimistic and overjoyed and adventurous as she was,” Harkness … [Read more...] about ‘A Person to Walk With’: Remembering Niamh Rolston
Peyton Stewart — A Girl With a Big Smile and Even Bigger Heart
Ever since Peyton’s first year of high school, she knew she wanted to attend Pepperdine University. It was there that Peyton joined the Alpha Phi sorority, studied abroad in London, worked at the Career Center, built beautiful friendships and made everlasting memories. Peyton’s love for Pepperdine was evident from the moment she toured campus during her first year of high … [Read more...] about Peyton Stewart — A Girl With a Big Smile and Even Bigger Heart
Forever in Our Hearts: Deslyn Williams’ Laughter Echoes On
"Deslyn was the kind of person who could light up even the darkest room," junior Georgia Puckett said. “Her radiant energy was infectious. I don't think I've ever met anyone as bright or bubbly." Deslyn was a senior pre-med Biology major at Seaver College born to parents Olive and Desmond Williams in Atlanta, Georgia. Deslyn's Personality Deslyn's radiant personality … [Read more...] about Forever in Our Hearts: Deslyn Williams’ Laughter Echoes On
Couch Time and Sunshine: Reminiscing on Moments of Friendship and Sisterhood
Editor's Note: The Graphic chose to refer to Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston and Peyton Stewart as girls. While they all were over the age of 18, the Graphic chose to use the term girls because that is how the community has lovingly referred to them. Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston and Peyton Stewart were sunshine, said Cierra Villanueva, Alpha Phi … [Read more...] about Couch Time and Sunshine: Reminiscing on Moments of Friendship and Sisterhood