Examples of edits that may be made to a story during the editing process of Currents Magazine. Art by Lydia duPerierWriting a magazine article starts with having something important to say and the motivation to convey it.It requires a clear vision and a team of dedicated people to bring a Currents Magazine article to life. At Currents, we want to create enjoyable and … [Read more...] about On Writing Magazines: How and Why We Do It
Good News: Water Bottles are the Windows to the Soul
I have a tendency to hoard. Ticket stubs, socks, books, mugs, stickers, water bottles.Despite my growing collection of water bottles — thanks RISE! — there are only two I rely on: My baby-blue Hydro Flask I got from a Pepperdine RISE event and a lime-green Hydro Flask I got in the REI Co-op return section for $15.Both are covered in stickers from clubs, events and … [Read more...] about Good News: Water Bottles are the Windows to the Soul
Opinion: Read More, Even If It’s On Your Phone
Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I love my phone. I love my phone so much, I named her Camille. However, I spend about two hours a day aimlessly scrolling through social media. That is 14 hours a week and 728 hours a year I spend watching … [Read more...] about Opinion: Read More, Even If It’s On Your Phone
Opinion: Time’s Up on Pepperdine’s Sexual Relations Statement
Art by Hee Joo Roh Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. My parents are members of the Churches of Christ, and I grew up visiting Pepperdine for the Bible Lectures. Pepperdine's Seaver College was the only school I ever wanted to attend, and there was only one … [Read more...] about Opinion: Time’s Up on Pepperdine’s Sexual Relations Statement
Rave: I Love Valentine’s Day
Art by Autumn HardwickTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.There are few things in life that beat my love for all things heart-shaped and the colors pink and red and chocolate — that’s having the chance to celebrate my loved ones. Because of that, … [Read more...] about Rave: I Love Valentine’s Day
