Photos by Amelia Dal PraI struggled to breathe as I attempted to walk through the thick, humid air. My heart was racing as I darted quickly along the dirt roads, dodging trash, cow manure and the monkeys that gazed down at me from the brick walls lining my trail. I carried a torn plastic bag filled with fresh mangoes and bananas.A little barefoot boy — maybe 4 years old … [Read more...] about A Very Real India
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Foley Got the Big Picture
Nestled between an iridescent vineyard in Agoura Hills is a grandiose abode and photography warehouse owned by Kevin Foley, Pepperdine alumnus (’89) and fashion and entertainment photographer. Besides his 13 Cosmopolitan Covers, he's shot for People, Us, Elle, Marie Claire, along with several European magazines. Foley attributes his time work for Pepperdine University's … [Read more...] about Foley Got the Big Picture
Staff Editorial: Let Us Introduce Ourselves
Art by Sybil ZhangThere has been much discussion lately about what news is and what journalists do. We want to be transparent about who we are as a student media organization and what we do. Pepperdine Graphic Media's mission is to "serve the community with news, opinion, contemporary information and a public forum for discussion ... [through] the pursuit of truth, excellence … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Let Us Introduce Ourselves
Alive In Motion – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Photos by Daniel CasoMaster and SlaveHis body is locked on the ground, eyes to heaven, but a slave to gravity. He is shackled to the music, and the slick floor weeps with his sweat. Blood and tears from practice soak through the ground. He is locked in a battle with movement. His hips twinge, and he can feel the music call for him. He answers, bowing back over himself, leaning … [Read more...] about Alive In Motion – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Creative Writing: A Major Of Infinite Potential – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Graphic by Monica AvilaThe smell of strong coffee, a leather-bound journal, a desk of cluttered papers and a portfolio of overly emotional poems might describe a common, if not cliche, opinion of creative writers. The reality for creative writers is long hours, rigid classes, writing and rewriting and, of course, passion. “The writing life is one of those professions … [Read more...] about Creative Writing: A Major Of Infinite Potential – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
