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Opinion: Writing Fan Fiction Is an Emotional Experience

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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.Upon hearing the word "fan fiction" some may think of the poorly written stories scattered around Wattpad featuring a famous celebrity and a self-insert character. Others may visualize young teenage girls hovering over their … [Read more...] about Opinion: Writing Fan Fiction Is an Emotional Experience

Letter From Liza

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The creation of this magazine has been the biggest demonstration of love and dedication I have ever seen, and I hope with each turn of a page, you can feel that. I came to Pepperdine without a declared major or a vision of where my life would go as I entered adulthood. I found the journalism program my sophomore year and instantly fell in love, but it wasn’t until I … [Read more...] about Letter From Liza

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