Graphic by Nate Barton During Milan Fashion week, on Sept. 21, models Gigi and Bella Hadid were filmed leaving a MaxMara runway show. However, in between the flashing paparazzi lights and screaming fans, someone grabbed Gigi and lifted her off the ground. The altercation might have physically ended after Hadid fought back, but it didn’t stop emotionally. Vitalii Sediuk … [Read more...] about Assault: It’s Not Funny
WCC Livestreams Games on Social Media
Image by Kyle Cajero Only 90s kids can remember the first time they heard global icon (and Pepperdine basketball fan) Drake declare "what a time to be alive" on his joint mixtape with Future back in 2015. Believe it or not, Drake's statement about the present rings true nearly a year later: The future is here. Or at least it might be. The West Coast Conference officially … [Read more...] about WCC Livestreams Games on Social Media
Social Media Makes The News – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Graphic by Nate BartonJust 20 years ago, if someone were looking to find latest news updates, they would have picked up a newspaper or turned on their TV to the local news station. Today, most of us open Facebook, Twitter or the rabbit’s hole that is BuzzFeed. Looking to social and entertainment media to tell us the news, as opposed to traditional news outlets, is one of … [Read more...] about Social Media Makes The News – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Kanye’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ Is a Wonderful Trainwreck
Photo Courtesy of G.O.O.D. Music Kanye West is having a tough time right now. There's no point in disputing that. I don't need to regurgitate his insanely controversial tweets, or the rekindling of his beef with Taylor Swift; nearly any publication on the planet can tell you about that. Let's talk about the music. Here's the issue: With Kanye, separating the artist from … [Read more...] about Kanye’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ Is a Wonderful Trainwreck
Staff Editorial: Think About Whom You Might Hurt Before You Post
Art by Peau Porotesano Like anything on the Web, social media presents pros and cons. When used correctly, it can be an excellent form of networking, connecting with friends and sharing one’s day-to-day activities. It can also be used professionally to advertise for business or attract a user’s attention. However, it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. If left unfiltered, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Think About Whom You Might Hurt Before You Post
