Often, people paint taking risks as a daunting endeavor, one that comes with many unknowns and can lead to either potential failures or great success. But embracing risk-taking can lead to some of the most transformative experiences in life. While the safety of the familiar can be comforting, students said stepping out of their comfort zone is where they have seen true … [Read more...] about The Power of Risk: How Embracing Uncertainty Transforms Lives
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From Eager Interviewer to Becoming Managing Editor
Conquering my shyness when I first moved to Pepperdine demanded stepping beyond my comfort zone and learning to embrace vulnerability. I embarked on a mission to interview every corner of our vibrant community.Now, I stand as the managing editor of the Graphic, and the metamorphosis within me is evident.I joined this newspaper with intentions: to chat with interesting people, … [Read more...] about From Eager Interviewer to Becoming Managing Editor
Playwright Julie Oni Uses Power of the Pen
Photo courtesy of Julie Oni English Professor Julie Oni juggles her roles as a playwright, professor and parent while also trying to understand her dual cultural identities as a Black American and a Nigerian woman. "We come from different backgrounds and different traditions, and so it was something that I was interested in investigating was the kind of lack of total … [Read more...] about Playwright Julie Oni Uses Power of the Pen