"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
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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
Leaning on Each Other: How the Pepperdine Community Is Coming Together Through Grief
Community members leave flowers and notes. After the tragic loss of four seniors, the Pepperdine community is coming together to honor Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Deslyn Williams and Asha Weir. Pepperdine community members said they are leaning on each other to heal together and grow together through their grief. “Healing together is a lot better than healing by … [Read more...] about Leaning on Each Other: How the Pepperdine Community Is Coming Together Through Grief
Events Held as Pepperdine Continues to Mourn the Loss of Four Seniors
Silence hung over Pepperdine’s campus following the deaths of four seniors, Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams on Oct. 17. At community events in the days following the tragedy, including The Well on Oct. 18, and a prayer service Oct. 19, crying could be heard from within the quiet crowd. Since the girls’ deaths, campus groups, including the Student … [Read more...] about Events Held as Pepperdine Continues to Mourn the Loss of Four Seniors
The Power of an Empty Chair: How Pepperdine Professors are Coping with Loss
Class after class, professors are used to seeing the same students, in the same seats. Some students talk more than others, but each one has a value, purpose and place in the classroom.And then — after a tragedy, their seats are empty, and professors can distinctly tell the community is missing someone. “Often, professors are expected to be immediately OK, mature … [Read more...] about The Power of an Empty Chair: How Pepperdine Professors are Coping with Loss