Graphic by Andie Unson It was the second semester of my first year. I became acquainted with the older British student who often sat in front of me in Dr. Elizabeth Essary’s Introduction to Sociology class. He was strange, but I didn’t mind. After all, I attributed anything peculiar he might have said to “cultural differences.” This was the case until one day, he turned … [Read more...] about Nip and Tuck: How I Became Outraged At The Cosmetic Industry – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
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Letter From The Editor – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Dear reader, In your hands is something that has been a dream of mine for five years. These simply bound pages with all their vivid pictures and thoughtful content are a piece of me. I have given all I can to make this award worthy for the school that I love. This magazine is the culmination of my journey as a writer, editor and person. When my seventeen-year-old self first … [Read more...] about Letter From The Editor – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Nadia Mejia Crowned Miss Malibu 2015
Photos by Jenna Aguilera Beauty is a word that can cause a million emotions in any girl at any age. For females, specifically in their early teens to early adulthood, beauty carries a cutthroat connotation. Modern society tends to define beauty by physical attributes: a small waist, a perfect smile, flawless hair … the list goes on and on. It seems as though any woman … [Read more...] about Nadia Mejia Crowned Miss Malibu 2015
