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Good News: Soaking up the Sun in Solitude

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The grass is so lush and green. The water is so blue and dazzles underneath the golden sun. The sky is incredibly clear — you can see Catalina Island from here. There is a light breeze flowing through my hair as I soak up the sun.As I lie down, I think to myself, “I am so lucky to get this beautiful view every single day.”Can you guess where I am?I am in no … [Read more...] about Good News: Soaking up the Sun in Solitude

Good News: Cherish the Power of Flowers

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During midterms this past semester, I decided to buy myself some flowers on a stressful day. Since then, I have made it a weekly tradition to go on a solo date to buy fresh flowers, and it brings me more joy than I ever expected.Flower shopping is an exciting experience — I never know what my options are going to be when I walk into the grocery store or the farmer’s … [Read more...] about Good News: Cherish the Power of Flowers

Stacey Lee Gobir Challenges the Stigma

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Photo courtesy of Stacey Lee Gobir As a first generation Korean-American, Stacey Lee Gobir has devoted her life’s work to challenging negative stigmas associated with mental health services. Lee Gobir, who earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing and a master's degree in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine, is now a coordinator for the Health, Wellness and Resilience … [Read more...] about Stacey Lee Gobir Challenges the Stigma

Opinion: Fall 2020 Is the Time to Be Intentional

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Art by Madeline Duvall Were you devastated by the switch to online classes this fall? Instead of returning to Pepperdine's beautiful Malibu campus, students will now have to spend the semester sitting in front of their laptop for at least 12 to 18 hours per week. Terrific. Despite the challenges of virtual classes such as spotty connections and tired eyes, an online … [Read more...] about Opinion: Fall 2020 Is the Time to Be Intentional

Insider’s Look: Understand the Art of Effective Studying

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Photos by Phyllis YuThere are only 24 hours in a day, and as a college student, it can be difficult to squeeze studying into these precious hours when there are so many other activities to participate in.There are many different activities and extracurriculars like Greek life and clubs that provide opportunities for students to serve their community, socialize and immerse … [Read more...] about Insider’s Look: Understand the Art of Effective Studying