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Opinion: ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Executes the Strong Female Protagonist

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Spoilers for “Blue Eye Samurai” are mentioned in this article.Strong female representation in cinema is a welcome subject. However, a problematic paradox that resides within the film industry causes many heroines to … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Executes the Strong Female Protagonist

On Writing Magazines: How and Why We Do It

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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

Opinion: You Should Join Our Perspectives Team

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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

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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