Photos by Evelyn Lee and Rachal Marquez Some of the best independent booksellers are in Pepperdine’s own backyard. Each store offers something different. Venture out to satisfy your literary longings. The Last Bookstore Location: 8/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Book selection: 8/10 453 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013 Phone: (213) 488-0599 Open … [Read more...] about The Best Bookstores in LA – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Live the Graffiti Grandeur – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Andrea Barrera I once stood on the edge of a cliff — battered about by the wind with sea spray in my face — and looked out over an infinite ocean. I have stood in a thousand-year-old cathedral, looked up at the modern fluorescent lights that illuminate the seemingly still dripping frescoes and felt surrounded by the ghostly prayers and cries of those who came … [Read more...] about Live the Graffiti Grandeur – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Price Jumps, New Policies Raise Concerns
Art by Christine NelsonIt’s the beginning of the semester during the usual lunch craze in the Caf. A junior, who didn’t buy a meal plan this year since she cooks most of her meals in her apartment, guesses she has about 80 meal points leftover from the meal plan she bought for summer school. These points should definitely be enough for the occasional meal in the Caf … [Read more...] about Price Jumps, New Policies Raise Concerns
Pepperdine Fails to Teach Adult Skills
Art by Peau PortesanoWe can’t “life,” and Pepperdine isn’t helping our cause. We are all technically legal adults. We’ve come of age, but how many of us actually feel like adults? Parents seem to miraculously know everything. They know how to pay taxes, how to make fancy chicken dishes and how to make ends meet. But how did they learn this? Who … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Fails to Teach Adult Skills
I’m Not Scared of Living La Dolce Vita
In 63 days, I will be on a plane somewhere over the Atlantic on my way to Italy. I will be looking out the window, listening to music or maybe just sleeping. Either way, I will be experiencing the beginning of my once-in-a-lifetime journey. The choice to study abroad for my spring semester was a huge step for me. Born and raised near LA, I have rarely traveled outside of … [Read more...] about I’m Not Scared of Living La Dolce Vita