During a tough semester of assigned reading, it can be difficult to set aside any time to read purely for pleasure. So, this summer, I’m making time. These are a few of the books that I’m diving into over break, ranging from socio-political commentaries to gritty young adult fiction. By writing editor, April Owens
A struggle I have with watching a lot of films is having to cope with the fact that Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) still doesn’t look that good to me.
What role do the arts play in the lives of young people today? Here’s a short take on what’s happening in the arts now, through my perspective as a dancer. By April Owens, writing editor
Since its creation, music has been a vessel for activists to spread their message. It is tradition for artists to sing about what affects them and those around them. It can be used as a tool to lift up the oppressed and fight for the rights of marginalized people, as well as give encouragement to those getting their hands dirty. By politics editor, Cameron Price
Despite being near Los Angeles, South Bay has become a hub of discomfort for the LGBT folks living here. Rampant homophobia is a problem that is rarely addressed, but it takes place constantly in our schools and work environments, as well as in everyday life. While this district often votes blue, the beliefs of those who live here lack the empathy that Democrats claim to have.
The article for today is going to be more of an essay about my thoughts on the use of down-to-earth and relatable writing using the short film Clapping for the Wrong Reasons.
The prospect of a new year is exciting, invigorating. With a new year comes new opportunities. So in late December, you make resolutions. You ponder what your life could be, and this fantasy towers in comparison to how it feels right now. You make a promise, either privately or publicly, to be better in the new year. This is what I’m gonna do, you tell yourself, to make the new year great. These are my resolutions.
Well, it’s a week into 2019. How are those resolutions holding up?
A virtual anthology based in the South Bay. We display a variety of ideas from local youth, with emphasis on the arts, social justice, and minority voices.