Art by Whitney Powell Plans get canceled, T.V. shows get canceled and, sometimes, people get canceled.Some call it 'accountability' and others call it a 'time-out,' but one thing everyone said they can agree on is the mention of 'cancel culture' sends chills down their spines. In recent years, Public Relations Professor Jamila Cupid said cancel culture has become one of the … [Read more...] about The Cancel Culture Conversation: Controversy is Just a Click Away
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Gen Z Keeps Nostalgia Alive
Senior Bella Jacobellis adds hair gems to her hair. This was a trend in the early 2000s that Jacobellis often still includes in her hair routine. Photos by Lucian HimesIt’s 2008.I reach for the car door with my Silly Bandz-covered arm after a long day of multiplication times tables and vocabulary words. I hear Taylor Swift sing, “Cause when you’re 15 and … [Read more...] about Gen Z Keeps Nostalgia Alive
On Writing Magazines: How and Why We Do It
Examples of edits that may be made to a story during the editing process of Currents Magazine. Art by Lydia duPerierWriting a magazine article starts with having something important to say and the motivation to convey it.It requires a clear vision and a team of dedicated people to bring a Currents Magazine article to life. At Currents, we want to create enjoyable and … [Read more...] about On Writing Magazines: How and Why We Do It
Beyond the Byline: Lydia Duperier
Currents Magazine is a bi-annual magazine produced through Pepperdine Graphic Media. Currents Editor Lydia Duperier has worked in all areas of Currents leading up to her editor role. Duperier said the Graphic has helped her grow professionally and creatively. "It's a place where we can grow and continue nurturing our talent," Duperier said. ___________________ Follow the … [Read more...] about Beyond the Byline: Lydia Duperier
BookTok Rejuvenates a Love for Reading
Whimsical fantasies. Seductive thrillers. Heartwarming romances. Suspenseful mysteries. BookTok is, “a corner of TikTok devoted to reading, which has clocked up 9.6bn views and counting,” according to The Guardian. It provides a plethora of popular book recommendations for story lovers across the globe. BookTok is just other book readers getting together and figuring out what … [Read more...] about BookTok Rejuvenates a Love for Reading