By Robert RiosStaff reporter For centuries, artists have wielded satire, irony and wit as weapons expressing their ideas and feelings concerning serious social issues. One of the modern masters of that was Jose Guadalupe Posada, a Mexican-born, prolific illustrator who lived from 1852-1913 and whose work was a backdrop to the Mexican Revolution and future […]
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Toro Actress Lights up the Edison Theatre in “Asuncion”
Danielle DeGuzman By Dayzsha LinoStaff Reporter Actress and Theater Arts major Danielle DeGuzman is no stranger to the spotlight. Growing up in Temecula, she discovered her passion for dance at the tender age of 4. Though she was a very shy kid, DeGuzman’s personality shined whenever she was given a chance to perform in front […]
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Putting the Corrido in its Proper Perspective
By: Destiny TorresStaff Reporter Alexandro Hernández grew up in the small Texas town of Del Río, just across the border from the Mexican city of Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila. But what drove him to become a musician wasn’t the traditional border town soundscapes of conjunto, the Texas-Mexican version of norteño, but metal and hardcore punk. But as […]
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CSUDH Can’t Wait to Get Back on the Road Again
Courtesy of Loker Student Union By Angelica MozolStaff Reporter Fans of adventure and road trips need look no further than the Loker Student Union’s “On the Road” series to satisfy both interests. The program is administered by the LSU activities office and the trips are chosen, organized and implemented by students for students. Some events […]
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Artist Pays Homage to Her Culture Through Jewelry
By Destiny Torres-Bolanos Staff Reporter Typically, jewelry is a way to decorate an outfit and make yourself look more elevated or flashy. In many traditional cultures, jewelry was a way to show class or societal status. For jewelry-maker Elena Palomino, however, it’s an art form that connects her to her Native culture. “My culture is […]