Graphic by Nate BartonA few professors in the Creative Writing department start their first class meetings with a very important question: “Why does fiction matter?” People might understand that fiction is important, but it is harder to pinpoint exactly why it is so significant. Fiction strengthens people’s worlds by distributing information, common … [Read more...] about Appreciate Fiction
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Malibu Book Presentation in the Payson Library
Photos by Carolina PintoDavid K. Randall, author of "The King and Queen of Malibu: The True Story of the Battle for Paradise," held a book-signing session at the Surfboard Room in Payson Library on Monday to talk about his most recent book. Around 70 people attended the event, including members of the Malibu community, staff, faculty and donors. Randall is also a New York Times … [Read more...] about Malibu Book Presentation in the Payson Library
The Epic of Eternitas – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Matt Benton In the city of Eternitas, a celebration was prepared on this momentous night. The people purchased delicacies of food and wine. The markets were emptied of wares and merchants returned to the roads. The people gathered in the town’s center, the amphitheater, which held all of Eternitas’ 40,000 daughters and sons. They watched the leader of … [Read more...] about The Epic of Eternitas – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
