Streamers and balloons are scattered around the kitchen floor, making this day one like no other. The familiar room, now filled with presents and decorations, was ready to celebrate senior Amelia Mordan. When she walked down the stairs of her house, she knew the special day that awaited her. From a treat for breakfast to a special dinner made by her Italian grandmother, Mordan … [Read more...] about Blowing Out The Candles: A Day To Be Seen
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Celebrating Life Creates an Exciting World
Senior Sofia Boehm poses with her closest friends and family April 14. Boehm and her father bonded over their shared passion for celebrating. Photo courtesy of Sofia Boehm In a world that rarely slows down, sometimes the greatest act of joy is finding a reason to celebrate. Whether it's an elaborately planned birthday party or a routine walk with a roommate, students are … [Read more...] about Celebrating Life Creates an Exciting World
Toast to Birthdays
Art by Madeline DuvallTurning 22 is not as fun as Taylor Swift makes it seem. It’s not really an exciting birthday, especially compared to 21. If anything, it may feel like the first boring birthday of one’s adult life.My birthday was on Feb. 8 and leading up to it, I found it hard to get excited. There were a variety of reasons why: It's expensive, the world's … [Read more...] about Toast to Birthdays
Drake Celebrates His Birthday with New Music
Image Courtesy of Young Money EntertainmentIt was Champagne Papi’s 30th birthday, but he gifted his followers with new songs. The new releases are part of an upcoming project titled “More Life” that will drop in December. He doesn't want it to be another album or mixtape, but a playlist that becomes the soundtrack of our lives, Drake said. Although each song … [Read more...] about Drake Celebrates His Birthday with New Music
California Dream – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photo by Veronica Johnson I begged to stay up past midnight on a school night to watch the Oscars. I even cried. After all, it was Oscar Sunday, and I was 9 years old. My parents allowed it. The speeches dragged. The gowns twirled. My pajama nightgown didn’t quite have the same glamorous effect. I awaited the champagne. Starlets’ teeth were whiter than those of toothpaste … [Read more...] about California Dream – Currents Magazine Fall 2015