Features | Spring/Summer 2025
Features | Spring/Summer 2025
What was it Oscar Wilde said about balance? Oh yes. “Everything in moderation, including moderation.”
To that end, our new cover story considers that concept for our always-on era. What is the middle ground between all-out brain rot and total abstinence from screens — for kids, certainly, but for all of us, too. With so much of life now rooted in technology, how do we mitigate the downsides while embracing the upsides?
Elsewhere in this issue: a teacher-turned-scholar devoted to uplifting kids from vulnerable populations; an in-depth introduction to first-year women’s basketball coach Renee Jimenez; reflections on the evolution of campus under outgoing Chancellor Henry T. Yang; and an alumni screenwriter whose first feature film is now in production — and starring one Mr. Brad Pitt.
The Digital Middle
Our cover story this issue explores the idea of finding middle ground between all-out brain rot and total abstinence from screens — especially as it pertains to kids, but for
all of us, too.
They’re protecting each other. And themselves.
Sameer Pandya’s literary thriller explores how secrets shape boys and the families trying to raise them
Three decades of dedication — and progress
Chancellor Yang concludes a historic chapter of evolution and growth for the campus
Bridge to a Bright Future
Undergraduates walk FUERTE's wild path toward careers in environmental science. Experience this multimedia feature on the Current.
