Photo by Daniel CasoPepperdine is an oasis in the anti-college town of Malibu where, across the bay, one can catch a view of Santa Monica, the edges of LA and beyond — a world where entertainment and art are the heartbeat of the streets. Entertainment is how we spend our free moments. Art is where we find ourselves. Entertainment frees our minds from the daily grind, … [Read more...] about Letter From The Editor – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
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Pepp Stars On The Rise – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Photos by Daniel CasoChristine NelsonSenior Christine Nelson, who works for the Pepperdine Graphic, is a Studio Art and Psychology double major expecting to receive her bachelor’s degrees this April. Coming from an art background and discovering her calling to work with people, she became increasingly interested in pursuing a career that combined these two fields. She has … [Read more...] about Pepp Stars On The Rise – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
HeARTbeat Art Show Keeps Saturday Night Alive
Photos by Zach LeThe HeARTbeat Art Show, hosted by The Board, showcased a wide variety of student artwork in Smothers Theatre parking lot. Students could hang out, listen to music, eat food and admire artwork made by their peers on Saturday night.“There’s about 35 pieces here tonight and it’s a wide variety of artists,” said junior Board member Chelsea … [Read more...] about HeARTbeat Art Show Keeps Saturday Night Alive
Write Now, Like, Right Now
Art by Chris ChenNo one thinks I'm a writer but me. I spend so much time in front of a computer or with my nose in a book, I can't understand how I could be confused as being anything else. Well then, why isn't my name on anyone's "bestsellers" list? Why aren't the royalty checks rolling in on the regular? I imagine I'm not the only aspiring author who has felt this way at one … [Read more...] about Write Now, Like, Right Now
TV Isn’t the Enemy
Art by Kris HarperHow many times have you heard the phrase "TV rots your brain?" Your mom probably yelled it at you at least once during your childhood, maybe when you were on your sixth episode of SpongeBob and she was really growing tired of that laugh. It's a position that a lot of people take, despite the fact that if your brain is rotting, you have more serious problems … [Read more...] about TV Isn’t the Enemy