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Trader Joe’s Fills Fall Void

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Fall is in the air — maybe not in Malibu, but it certainly is at Trader Joe's. The store announced the return of their beloved fall flavors on their website Sept. 6. Whether one has a hankering for pumpkin bread or wants to leap out of their comfort zone to try savory fall items such as pumpkin gnocchi, Trader Joe's has all bases covered when it comes to the unique tastes of … [Read more...] about Trader Joe’s Fills Fall Void

Rave: Being An Only Child is the Best

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Looking back on my childhood I am so thankful I was an only child. I spent many Fridays in my early years at my grandparents' home and farm. My grandmother converted a log cabin outbuilding into my playhouse. Once inside the playhouse, she would say, "Alright H.L. what are we going to do today?" and I would pick up a piece of chalk, a book or a set of toys and the day’s … [Read more...] about Rave: Being An Only Child is the Best

Rant: Being An Only Child is Widely Misunderstood

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I have let my (l)on(e)ly child syndrome define me my entire life. It shouldn’t, but it does. I credit many of my greatest aches to a childhood spent solely around adults, as an observer turned mini-grown-up.I have to preface by giving credit where credit is due –– I am the person I am because I was raised as an only child. There are lessons I have learned and … [Read more...] about Rant: Being An Only Child is Widely Misunderstood

NSO Leaders Welcome Incoming Students

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New Student Orientation (NSO) at Pepperdine is a program that provides a full week of events for new students and parents to equip them for their time at Pepperdine. Returning students share what inspired their roles as NSO leaders and their experience so far. Ximena Parra is a junior who joined her friends in the fun of being an NSO leader this year. "One of my best … [Read more...] about NSO Leaders Welcome Incoming Students