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An arsenal of some Netflix gems...

As you all so very well know, I am a bit obsessed with education. But, what some may not know, is that I work at the LA Museum of Contemporary Art, as a part of the Teen Program.  How do the two connect? Tune in for some more mod-podge on my own experiences at MOCA, the importance of language, the institution of education, and the disparity of opportunity between races.

Funny, niche, artistic, aesthetic, day-to-day...a mini curation of my iPhone's camera roll-- people discount the iPhone camera as an artistic medium! (A franchise may be on the way.)

Stephanie Castaneda- Perez. Head of YouthCake. Undeniably obsessed K-Pop fan. Undeniably, and without shame. Lo and behold, I present to you an updated playlist on songs that have been circulating in my K-Pop orbit- sad song edition. Prepare for EXO infiltration.

A concept about race and education I came across at debate camp that I thought was interesting...and that I can't take a stance on.

Is it? Tune in for facts about women in the military: new, old; from in and out of the United States!

 A photo set of every piece my 5 year old sister has given to me. Praise kids' work! Hang it up, buy it. Encouraging artistic interests not only stimulates creativity, but also critical thinking and concentration skills. 

One day, years ago, I got introduced to the world of activism through social media. 

Circa 7th grade: an attempt at grunge

Tumblr might be a website, but the word itself has been adopted into an adjective by us kids. Tumblr, adjective, definition: aesthetically pleasing; trendy while hipster; cool. For being on it so long, I have witnessed the weird and awesome, ever-changing criteria of what it means to be "Tumblr". From justgirlythings to health goth, here is a fun little post I've been wanting to do for a while: the evolution of Tumblr, according to me. 

What does it take to become the contemporary American college student?

Liked Moonlight? You might want to hear about one of the film's biggest inspirations, Hong-Kong director Wong Kar Wai. 

From Selena to Los Panchos, here are my picks for all time favorite songs in my native language, Spanish. 

The importance and value of it, and how it has affected me.

I have heard various approaches to life. 
It's something to be seized, they say, a fiery chariot you must hold the reigns onto. Control is totally yours, and fate is an excuse. Make things happen.
But- it's something to be breathed in, they say, an endless rainfall of sliding memory. It drips down your soul with eyes closed. Let things happen.
So, what? Is the world to my conquering, or am I simply floating through liquid life in this cosmic pool?

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Queen of the Tumblr generation or of the romanticized, "Sad Girl" façade? "Under the Microscope" is a look at cultural trends from a social standpoint- the progressive, the harmful, and all the gray area in between.

A look into my creative process. By Stephanie Castaneda

Shot by Gabrielle Barrera

A quick profile and Q&A with young photographer Frances Weger.

Is there an art to Instagram? These accounts can confirm it so.

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Bonnie and Clyde: relationship goals. Why has a culture of criminal celebrity been so ingrained into American history? A quick gloss-over of Hollywood's role.