By Alondra Valdez, Staff Reporter Los Angeles has one of the most dynamic food scenes in the world. From tamales and tacos to smash burgers and Korean barbecue, there’s no shortage of spots for hungry foodies to satisfy their appetites. The history of LA cuisine is arguably as storied as the city itself, and for […]
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Mariachis ring in LGBT History Month
By Mia Garcia, Staff Reporter The band Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Ángeles kicked off LGBT History Month on October 2 with a concert performance at the LaCorte Auditorium. The award-winning band – whose name in Spanish translates to “The Los Angeles Rainbow Mariachi” – is a unique ensemble that travels around the United States to […]
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The untold stories of legendary author J. Michael Straczynski
By Chase Waite, Staff Reporter The best writing advice the author J. Michael Straczynski ever received came from the late television producer Rod Serling, the legendary host of The Twilight Zone anthology series. “Never let them stop you from telling the story you want to tell.” The other piece of advice, Straczynski recalled, was to […]
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Gabby Rivera talks ‘America Chavez’ and disrupting the status quo
Primavera Distinguished Lecture: Acclaimed author explores Queer identity, race, and unconditional love. By Stephinie Phan & Mireya Preciado, Staff Reporters The award-winning author Gabby Rivera stopped by Leo F. Cain Library on Apr. 11 to talk about her life, career, and what she called “radical creativity.” The event – this year’s Primavera Distinguished Lecture – […]
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‘CAH-nival’ showcases Toro talents, artwork
Toro talents were on full display earlier this month during the first annual CAH-nival event. Organized and hosted by the College of Arts and Humanities, the two-day festival kicked off on Mar. 13 in the Laser Recital Hall located in LaCorte Hall. The event served as a rally for additional university funding for the college, […]