Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Pepperdine updated its logo. Let's look at it through a designer lens. A logo, especially one of this caliber, holds power. It is one of the first things you see and with that requires significant thought and preparation in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rave: Look On the Bright Side of Pepperdine’s New Logo
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Opinion: Rant: New Pepperdine Logo Disappoints
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Many students were surprised by the “hard launch” of a refreshed Pepperdine logo unveiled by the University's Instagram account on Jan. 8. Similar to many of the comments below Pepperdine's Instagram post on Jan. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rant: New Pepperdine Logo Disappoints
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
Good News: Rediscovering my Love for Art
When I was younger, I loved to paint. My paintings weren't anywhere close to being masterpieces. But I enjoyed the hobby, and I painted every night.Soon, I filled the walls of my childhood bedroom with paintings depicting everything from landscapes to calligraphy to attempted portraits of my dog. Some were messy, and some were clean, and while I never considered myself a … [Read more...] about Good News: Rediscovering my Love for Art
[Untitled]: Fashion has no labels
With clothes scattered across her bedroom floor and splatters of paint still drying on her now one-of-a-kind pair of jeans, senior Lawson Rudd prepared to debut her newest display of art. Rudd works at Res Ipsa, a one-of-a-kind boutique in the Malibu Country Mart. She said the merchandise at the store inspired her to make some of her clothes more unique — often through adding … [Read more...] about [Untitled]: Fashion has no labels
