Photo by Matt Benton "Welcome back to the real world" is something many students hear from colleagues and family when they come back from abroad. The sudden transition back is sometimes more jarring than the original transition to life abroad, and students hit the ground running with career goals and significantly reduced free time. If abroad was a time that permitted … [Read more...] about Make LA Your Next Post-Abroad Adventure
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Sample these Sweet Spots
Photos by Mary Cate Long and Waverly KundysekI am a firm believer that dessert is more than simply a food with a high sugar count; it is food for the soul. A good dessert has the power to make the rainiest day a little sunnier, to make the saddest person a little happier. So while I am all for healthy eating habits, I also believe that every now and then one should not refrain … [Read more...] about Sample these Sweet Spots
Letter From The Editor – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Photo by Daniel CasoPepperdine is an oasis in the anti-college town of Malibu where, across the bay, one can catch a view of Santa Monica, the edges of LA and beyond — a world where entertainment and art are the heartbeat of the streets. Entertainment is how we spend our free moments. Art is where we find ourselves. Entertainment frees our minds from the daily grind, … [Read more...] about Letter From The Editor – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Traffic: It’s Not Going Anywhere And Neither Are You – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Photo by Daniel CasoLos Angeles is the land of amazing movies and terrible traffic. It’s one of the few cities on Earth where a gridlock can happen at 3 in the morning and where a 20-mile commute by car can take almost as long when walking. There are scores of websites dedicated to telling drivers when and when not to drive on certain routes, and freeway signs chart … [Read more...] about Traffic: It’s Not Going Anywhere And Neither Are You – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Lost in LA: The Sunken City
Photos by Julia SumouskeAmong the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, sometimes residents are looking for more than just another store to spot the latest trends. Lost in LA is back again to quench your thirst for adventure by looking at the hidden coastal treasure known as "The Sunken City."About 80 years ago, a landslide caused the homes and buildings on this cliffside to fall. … [Read more...] about Lost in LA: The Sunken City
