May
Chef Diego Argoti brings fine dining knowledge to sidewalks and alleys Though he never attempted to cook to a specific crowd, punks were the people that he could relate to most. And they were the crowd that Chef Diego Argoti naturally attracted — the logo for his concept kitchen, Estrano, is an avocado with a […]
Dec
Smart Contracts is new function that has been added to the already confusing world of crypto, so what exactly is it? A lot of news has surrounded cryptocurrencies recently. One of the most surprising, the renaming of the Staples Center to crypto.com arena. Cal State Long Beach Associate Professor of Finance, Laura Gonzales, describes them […]
A Conversation With, Artist Corner, Community Spotlight, Interviews, Staff Pick
Meet Spencer Owens: Artist, Graphic Designer, Creative
Sep
“Not every day is good, but there’s something good in every day” is a saying I’ve been trying to live by for the duration of 2020. Amidst all the chaos this year has thrown at us, it’s easy to get down on yourself and be stuck in a rut. One thing that’s helped me stay […]
A Conversation With, Community Spotlight, Fashion, Festivals, Interviews, Style, Tips
Fashion Spotlight: Recycling Styles with Consumption Collab
Sep
When you’re looking in your closet, do you ever just think about where your clothes come from? You think about different ways to style your high-waisted mom jeans or your crop tops, but do you ever wonder where and how these garments are made? Consumption Collab, a fashion styling dynamic duo, created their brand in […]
A Conversation With, Artist Corner, Community Spotlight, Interviews, Staff Pick
Media Pollution Finds New Life for That Old TV You Threw Away Ages Ago
Aug
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is a saying that we’re all too familiar with, and that’s exactly what the guys behind Media Pollution have done with old school cathode-ray tube (CRT) TVs. Dan Dowding, an experimental filmmaker, and Brian Fox, an electronic restoring & recycling genius, make up Media Pollution. Together, the two […]
A Conversation With, Interviews, Music
Noah Salem Talks About Racial Inequality, Linking Up With Mac Demarco, and Hints At New Album
Jul
Noah Salem is an independent bedroom pop artist currently residing in Los Angeles, California. He released his debut EP, Pocket, which has garnered over eight hundred thousand streams since it’s release in 2018. Due to coronavirus, the interview below was held through Instagram direct message. Some of the content has been edited to fit a […]
A Conversation With, Artist Corner, COVID-19, Interviews, Staff Pick
A Conversation with French Artist Stéphanie Macaigne
May
The year is 2018. It feels just like any other day. I’m aimlessly scrolling through the Instagram app —just like many of us find ourselves doing way too often. I find myself in a typical explore page wormhole, sifting through all the sports, music, food, and influencer posts that pop up. After a few minutes […]
Mar
I’ve been busy lately. I’ve been busy with taking 6 classes for my last semester of college, serving sushi part-time, and writing — nonstop. It’s a cycle and it’s definitely a lot to take on. It’s exciting to know that I am on my way to achieving my goals and everything that I have long […]
A Conversation With, Interviews, Local Music Pick, Music, Record Release
Single Release: The Bash Dogs ‘Dog Days’
Feb
Photo By Sydney Douglass Let me paint you a picture: The sea’s salty breeze is surrounding you as you’re walking into the discotheque decked out in your raddest threads. A spherical object hangs in the center of the dance floor reflecting pink and purple light. The band cues up… what song are they playing? Since their inception, The Bash Dogs have developed a […]