Individuals can share art through many different forms, mediums and varieties, but one form of art is always available by just walking outside — the art found in nature. Nature resembles art in a magnitude of ways, and many artists said they pull their inspiration from nature to create art. Students said they connect with nature and see its beauty every day, especially … [Read more...] about Seeking Art through Nature
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Read & Rave: Beauty, Health and Wellness Curated by Yas
Art by Caitlin RoarkIf you learn one thing from me when it comes to beauty, it should be to take care of your skin. That doesn’t mean caking yourself in makeup so no one can tell you haven’t. It means putting in the work now so your 50-year-old self will thank you later. Part of showing your skin love is saying no to heavy makeup and letting your skin breathe, shine … [Read more...] about Read & Rave: Beauty, Health and Wellness Curated by Yas
Farm to Campus
Graphic by Nate BartonNew Year's resolutions aside, it is never easy to eat healthy, organic and local foods, especially as a student. Yes, there is a farmers market in Malibu, but many students rarely leave campus, either because they don't have a car or see no reason to as they can fulfill most needs at Pepperdine and thus do not utilize this resource. Eating locally is … [Read more...] about Farm to Campus
Stillness In Nature – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Arin DeGroff Stillness can be described as something that is moving so rapidly that it appears motionless, like a fan at full speed. Stillness is multifaceted; it is not the absence of vitality, God or motion. Instead, it is movement without conflict; it is complete peace. In relation to humans, the stillness we can experience should be completely present … [Read more...] about Stillness In Nature – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
I Am Not My Hair – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Jenna Aguilera Note from the writer: As a woman of mixed African descent, I have been on a journey to love my naturally curly, coiled, thick and fro-tastic hair. In my family, the beauty standard was when you go out, you always look your best, which meant having my hair chemically straightened with a relaxer. I was taught to look presentable, professional and … [Read more...] about I Am Not My Hair – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
