Currents Spring 2024
Letter from the Editor: To the Stories Around Us
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved telling stories. Telling stories helps me connect with others, make people laugh and occasionally teach them, and me, something new. Sharing fun facts is something my dad and I bond over every time we drive on the I-15 and he asks me if I know where McDonald’s was founded — yes, Dad, I do, it was in San Bernadino. Whenever … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: To the Stories Around Us
Mantras as a Guiding Force
Taking a Sabbath: How Students Prioritize Rest
The words “I’m busy,” or “I’m good, just tired,” are maybe the most common words in a college student's vocabulary. For senior Megan Elias, these were the words she said the most. “I am so burned out, I am so exhausted during my classes,” Elias said. “And my weekends are packed with people or homework.” Elias … [Read more...] about Taking a Sabbath: How Students Prioritize Rest
Avrey’s Adventures: Exploring the Unknown
First-year Avrey Roberts is not a typical high school graduate. While many students spend their senior year of high school finishing up their education, she chose a different path — graduating one year early and enjoying a gap year filled with adventure, learning and self-discovery. "It all began with that trek in Peru," Roberts said, her eyes light up with the … [Read more...] about Avrey’s Adventures: Exploring the Unknown