Examples of edits that may be made to a story during the editing process of Currents Magazine. Art by Lydia duPerierWriting a magazine article starts with having something important to say and the motivation to convey it.It requires a clear vision and a team of dedicated people to bring a Currents Magazine article to life. At Currents, we want to create enjoyable and … [Read more...] about On Writing Magazines: How and Why We Do It
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Opinion: You Should Join Our Perspectives Team
Art by Vivian HsiaAn organization is more multifaceted than people realize. I mean, not everyone who works at a hospital is a doctor. Not every personnel member practices law in a law firm.The same works for journalism — more specifically, the Graphic. More people need to dabble in journalism and the multitude of ways it allows people to interact with the community. And … [Read more...] about Opinion: You Should Join Our Perspectives Team
Writing After Hours
Photo by Milan LoiaconoAs the sun sets on a long day of graduate school and internships, Marina Sangit settles in with her favorite notebook and her bullet journal. She writes poems and short stories, journals and draws.“I think some of my best creative writing — which is one of my coping mechanisms and my outlets — is when I'm by myself at night," Sangit … [Read more...] about Writing After Hours
The Poetry Society Provides a Community for Creativity
When senior creative writing major Jacob Wolfe founded Pepperdine’s Poetry Society in 2015, he simply wanted to improve his writing. Poetry enabled Wolfe to find his voice, and now the Poetry Society enables others to find theirs.“We really welcome everybody to just jump in, whatever their level be ...” Wolfe said. “This community is for people that just … [Read more...] about The Poetry Society Provides a Community for Creativity
Pepp Student Works on Debut Poetry Book
Photos courtesy of Kara TylerWhile college students try to avoid reading books outside of class, sophomore Kara Tyler spends her free time writing one.Tyler said she has been in the process of writing her debut poetry book over the past year. What started as journaling slowly became a passion for writing poetry.“Poetry was just kind of the way I reworked my thoughts into … [Read more...] about Pepp Student Works on Debut Poetry Book
