By Brian Hinchion, Staff Reporter With seemingly endless presidential scandals, threats of world wars, and general unrest and turmoil whenever you turn on the news, it’s no wonder many young people in America are using social media to escape this daunting reality. The app that has really skyrocketed in popularity in the last year is […]
Category: Movies, Theater & TV
Seven Guitars Finds Perfect Rhythm
By Sarai Henriquez, Assistant Culture Editor While the name August Wilson might not be a common one in many households, those with an appreciation for American theater certainly know it. But regardless of your familiarity with this two-time Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright, you will walk out of the current production of his play “Seven Guitars” at […]
Eight Films that Just Vibe with Women
By Jasmine Nguyen, Culture Editor Women’s History Month has quickly arrived, which means you have the whole month of March to respect women, I know a daunting task but! If you have time to spare after that and are looking for some ways to entertain yourself and uplift women’s narratives, these eight films might be […]
In His Directorial Debut at CSUDH, Jozben Barrett Mounts a Giant of the American Stage
Director Jozben Barrett (left) works with some of the cast from “Seven Guitars” (Clockwise from top): Jordan Hyman, Tevin Jackson (standing), Nisey Turner, and Irene Jones. Photo by Sarai Henriquez By Sarai HenriquezCulture Assistant As a theater artist and an educator, one of Jozben Barrett’s driving focuses is to tell the untold, or under-told, stories […]
Landmark Play by Legendary Black Dramatist Opens Friday
Director Jozben Barrett (left) works with some of the cast from “Seven Guitars” (Clockwise from top: Jordan Hyman, Tevin Jackson (standing), Nisey Turner and Irene Jones. Photo Cred: Sarai Henriquez By Sarai Henriquez, Assistant Culture Editor As an artist and an educator, one of Jozben Barrett’s driving focuses is to tell the untold, or under-told, […]