Art by Bethany Wilson. People have always been drawn to the sky. “The stars, the peacefulness, the beauty,” Physics Professor Gerard Fasel said. “It makes you marvel, it makes you wonder. That’s what the night sky does for me.” Cultures around the world have developed different interpretations of celestial bodies, crafting intricate myths and stories to explain the … [Read more...] about Written in the Stars: How Cultures View the Cosmos
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Chromatic Communication: Color Speaks Volumes in Fashion
Photo by Milan Loiacono For centuries, color has played an important role in clothing's power to convey political symbols, personal messages and social statuses. Color also represents a collective sentiment in clothing's ability to tell stories, said Juan Marco Torres, a senior and aspiring fashion designer. "Fashion is very powerful; it represents how people look at … [Read more...] about Chromatic Communication: Color Speaks Volumes in Fashion
Jaibir Nihal Singh: The Night Owl, The Rebel
Photo by Milan Loiacono Jaibir Nihal Singh refuses to conform. The senior media production major follows a schedule that most would deem unusual. For him, productive days don't start until well into the night. Society, however, has made him hyper-aware of the unconventional nature of his habits. “Society needs to stop judging people who sleep in and sleep late,” … [Read more...] about Jaibir Nihal Singh: The Night Owl, The Rebel
Currents Magazine Fall 2019: Challenging Perceptions of Light & Dark
New BA Program Director Looks Forward to ‘Journeying Alongside’ Students
Photos courtesy of Travis Hill-WeberThe culturally rich “Paris of South America” — Buenos Aires (BA) — will become home to not only Pepperdine students studying abroad but also to the new Director of the BA International Program, Travis Hill-Weber.Alumnus Travis Hill-Weber (Seaver College 2005) said as the director of the Pepperdine BA international … [Read more...] about New BA Program Director Looks Forward to ‘Journeying Alongside’ Students
