Illustration by Darlene Maes By Darlene Maes, Managing Editor Time is not a factor when it comes to music and its influence on society. During unjust moments in history, artists have emerged to add a voice from their platform to highlight the historically evident systemic oppression that Black people have faced. Despite the attempts made […]
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Looking For Breakfast? We Know Watts Up
Burned down in 1965, Watts Happening was rebuilt in 1997 as Watts Coffee House. Photo by Skyler Belmonte. By Skyler Belmonte, Staff Reporter Head chef, Desiree Edwards makes her customers feel like a part of the family. Close your eyes and imagine; you are visiting your favorite aunt in the South and as soon as […]
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“WandaVision” Marvel’s Technicolor Love Letter to Old Hollywood and Cautionary Tale of Repressed Trauma
Paul Bettany as Vision and Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff in Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision,” exclusively on DIsney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. By Carlos Martinez, Web Editor Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers of Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision”. The illustrious creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a tale that starts on the big screen. From […]
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Kettle Corn, Bees and Leafy Greens Found at SouthBay’s Local Farmer’s Market
Upon arriving at SouthBay Pavilion Farmers’ Market guests are required to wear masks as they are in proximity of open fruit and produce, but vendors still offer a friendly hand for those who need it. Photo by Gabriela Medina. By Gabriela Medina, Staff Reporter Grocery stores are great, but nothing beats a local farmers’ market. […]
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Black Girl Magic: Self-Improvement During Quarantine
“Grand Rising Queens.” Painting can ease your mind and uplift your spirit to a higher level. Art by Lafie Bradford. By: Lafie Bradford, Staff Reporter Editor’s note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. During these hard times, the pandemic has kept us down and indoors, shunned from the world. Quarantine has kept […]