Photo by Daniel CasoAll throughout the great metropolis of Los Angeles, the coffee scene thrives within the often-intertwined youth and creative culture. Like the typical coffee shop patrons, college students often seek an environment of peace, studiousness, creativity and contemplation. Encouraged to look past Starbucks and Coffee Bean, which are tinged with a sour … [Read more...] about Six Coffee Shops Within 36 Minutes – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
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Concert Corner: Albert Hammond Jr. at the Teragram Ballroom
Photos by Haley LaninghamThis past Wednesday, I threw on a dress around 7:30 p.m. and headed out alone to the Teragram Ballroom in Downtown Los Angeles to cover a concert of Albert Hammond Jr., otherwise known as "the old guitarist for The Strokes." I had no idea who this person was, but was excited at the prospect of grabbing my press pass and judging him for the sake of … [Read more...] about Concert Corner: Albert Hammond Jr. at the Teragram Ballroom
Posse’s Spring Retreat Sparks Conversation
Every spring semester, Pepperdine’s Posse staff and scholars help organize a retreat for themselves and guest students to unite in dialogue over important current events. This year, the theme for discussion was “Crime and Punishment,” focusing on the true definition of justice and crime in the throes of an often divided nation. For those who do not know, the … [Read more...] about Posse’s Spring Retreat Sparks Conversation
Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum
Art by Peau PorotesanoAcross American universities, professors and administrators struggle with the balance of curriculum between Western and non-Western thought. Recently, many GEs and major classes in the humanities have shifted to focus on thinkers and artists outside the framework of Europe and the United States Though noble, Seaver’s attempt to incorporate … [Read more...] about Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum
Exploring the underuse of Philo
Photo courtesy of philo.zendesk.comCampus-wide television access has changed drastically in the past few years. As more and more students choose to watch television on their laptops, differing wishes of what students should be provided arose. Within that, students called for a more evolved access to television. Housing had to experiment with different providers as the previous … [Read more...] about Exploring the underuse of Philo