Photos by Katrina Warme “You’re going to do what?” asked the park ranger, with all the incredulity his expression could muster. He could not comprehend that anyone this young or this small was about to attempt what we had set out to do. Setting: Yosemite National Park, California. Little Yosemite Meadows Campground. Summer, 1999. Late afternoon, six miles into a hike, and … [Read more...] about ‘Up Here, I Am Home’ – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
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The Coachella Era – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photos by Matt Benton COACHELLA — It was three days of chaos and bass. When I was a freshman, my friend in her junior year and some of our pals from law school spent a weekend bouncing from one show to another in the desert fields of Coachella. We camped. We got the full experience. We hung out with several groups of strangers, only to lose them all in the fray. We danced … [Read more...] about The Coachella Era – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Chasing The Snow – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photos by Deepak Adhikary The forecast said “snow” as some friends and I strapped a kayak onto the SUV and headed up North. We packed zero-degree sleeping bags, a tent and some lanterns for our expedition into the unfamiliar area of the Inyo National Forest in close proximity to Yosemite National Park. By California standards, the drive was “only” five hours long. We … [Read more...] about Chasing The Snow – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Letter From The Editor – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photo by Cecily Breeding Dear reader, Less than 5 percent of my high school graduating class left the state of Michigan for college. I went the farthest. When I told them that my destination was California, their eyes widened as they mentally compared a brutal Detroit winter with Christmas on the beach. When I arrived in California, I soon experienced the dejected … [Read more...] about Letter From The Editor – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
The Best Bookstores in LA – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
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
