Dear reader, In your hands is something that has been a dream of mine for five years. These simply bound pages with all their vivid pictures and thoughtful content are a piece of me. I have given all I can to make this award worthy for the school that I love. This magazine is the culmination of my journey as a writer, editor and person. When my seventeen-year-old self first … [Read more...] about Letter From The Editor – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
I Pledge to Save Water and Keep My Car Dirty
Art by Chris Chen My truck is filthy. There is a layer of grime covering my Toyota Tacoma from bumper to bumper. But I am proud of my dirty car. Why? Because I am conserving water. I pledge not to wash my dirty truck for six months. I call all of you, yes you, to take the pledge too. Going to the Shell station down PCH may seem like a simple way to keep up with car … [Read more...] about I Pledge to Save Water and Keep My Car Dirty
Transgendered models take over Barneys
Photo courtesy of Erin Sommer Tenorio Barneys New York launched its Spring 2014 campaign called Brothers, Sisters, Sons & Daughters, which supports transgender equality. Debuted on Jan. 29, the revolutionary campaign is the first for Barneys department stores. Bruce Weber, known for his work on ad campaigns for Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, shot the photographs in … [Read more...] about Transgendered models take over Barneys
Ukraine Fashion Week
Art by Sacha IrickModels run in stilettos, seamstresses make the final stitch and designers cross their fingers. It’s Fashion Week! But you’ll never guess where: Kiev, Ukraine.Launched on March 14 and ending today, Ukraine Fashion Week (UFW) featured more than 40 local designers, according to Sim Sim Wissgott’s March 13 Yahoo news article about Ukraine Fashion … [Read more...] about Ukraine Fashion Week
Recipe of the Week: Chesspie
Ingredients: 1 stick of butter 1 1/2 cups of sugar 3 eggs 3 tablespoons cornmeal 3 tablespoons cream 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Cream the butter and sugar together 2. Add all other ingredients 3. Mix thoroughly together 4. Pour into a raw pie crust 5. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes 6. Lower oven … [Read more...] about Recipe of the Week: Chesspie
