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Fall 2019: Challenging Perceptions of Light & Dark

Letter From the Editor

December 2, 2019 by Milan Loiacono

Currents Editor Milan Loiacono shares her inspirations behind the Currents Fall 2019 edition “Light & Dark”

Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film

December 2, 2019 by Makena Huey

Few people take the time to consider that the vast majority of media teaches society that light is positive and darkness is negative, but this motif has significant implications.

Written in the Stars: How Cultures View the Cosmos

December 2, 2019 by Kaelin Mendez

Since ancient times, people have turned to the sky to explain natural phenomena, navigate and tell time, relaying stories to illustrate what they found.

Silhouetting Sound: Light and Dark in Music

December 2, 2019 by Savannah Welch

Musical lyrics and melodies play upon themes of light and dark to create new meanings.

Creatures of the Night: California Rallies for Wildlife Restoration

December 2, 2019 by Channa Steinmetz

An inside look at the nightly neighbors in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Seeing the Value in Dark

December 2, 2019 by Ali Levens & Emily Morton

Light and dark are necessary counterbalances in art. Whether it is gray scale or complete contrast, light and dark work together to create meaning.

Astrophotography

December 2, 2019 by Milan Loiacono

This photo spread showcases night photography from around the globe, from the darkest zones to the brightest hotspots.

Shades of Meaning: Color in Other Cultures

December 2, 2019 by Allison Lee

Hundreds of colors paint the world, carrying values and meanings tied to childhood stories, cultures and politics.

Stories from the Shade: When Light Hurts

December 2, 2019 by Madeleine Carr

While light and sunlight can often energize or promote growth, they can also cause severe damage to certain individuals.

My Black is Beautiful: Building Black Pride

December 2, 2019 by Brianna Willis

At a predominately white institution, embracing one’s blackness is a top priority for African American students and faculty.

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