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 A graphic includes two people and kindness logos. Opinion Columnist Alberto Briones interviewed students about the late Matthew Perry. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Matthew Perry remembered by students

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist | November 16, 2023

  The world is overwhelmed with grief by the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.  Perry, age 54, died at his home in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, according to Business Insider. Many viewers watched "Friends" and felt they could relate to the characters....

Actor Matthew Perry poses at the premiere for "Ride." Perry died at the age of 54 and was most known for his role as Chandler Bing on the show "Friends." (Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File)

Remembering everyone’s ‘friend’ Matthew Perry

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | November 8, 2023

Charismatic actor Matthew Perry died on Oct. 28. Best known for portraying Chandler Bing on the 1994 hit TV series “Friends,” Perry is a remarkable actor who has left a lasting impact on the world. Perry skyrocketed to fame in the mid-1990s when...