Photos by Deepak Adhikary Los Angeles’ elected leaders declared a state of emergency this year concerning the growing homeless population. The city of Los Angeles spends more than $100 million a year coping with homelessness, with as much as $87 million going to arrests, Skid Row patrols and mental health interventions, according to a report released in April by City … [Read more...] about Faces Of Santa Monica – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
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Nobu Lives Up to the Hype
Photos by Monica AvilaOn the side of Pacific Coast Highway, a gorgeous, wood-covered building creates a scenic view for drivers on the way from Malibu to Santa Monica. Nobu has a unique spark from the moment one drives into the valet parking. As several people approach to open the doors of your car and greet you with joy, you feel remarkably important. The entrance has several … [Read more...] about Nobu Lives Up to the Hype
“Pier” Pressure: Why Labels Don’t Own You
Photo by Stephanie Green In a world where labels define us, fashion labels are no exception. What we wear is often influenced by the label, latest fashion trend or what our peers are wearing. As Pepperdine students, there are a couple preconceived notions when it comes to what we wear. We are either thought to be dressed head-to-toe in a high-end, preppy label like Kate … [Read more...] about “Pier” Pressure: Why Labels Don’t Own You
Surviving the iPhone Release
Photo by Veronica Johnson The iPhone Relesase Hundreds of people swarmed into the Apple Store on Third Street Promenade as soon as doors opened at 8 a.m. on Friday. Apple’s newest devices, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 plus, had just been released and people who had been waiting in line — some for more than 48 hours — finally had the fruit of their … [Read more...] about Surviving the iPhone Release
Best Hiking in the Malibu Mountains
Photo by Shawn Jones Escondido Falls Although the entrance is adjacent to the Pacific Coast Highway, the trails at Escondido Falls are serene vacations from the motor-crowded coast. The hike begins on a paved road between beautiful Malibu estates. After a quarter mile, the real journey begins. A mile inward, a 50-foot waterfall releases a sulfuric perfume into the air. After … [Read more...] about Best Hiking in the Malibu Mountains