Photo courtesy of Josefina López. By Melany Ruiz, Staff Reporter Last week, Josefina López, an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and activist, offered wise words to students who are aspiring writers. López, whose breakthrough 1992 play “Real Women Have Curves,” was turned into an award-winning Sundance film in 2002, has had more than 100 productions of her […]
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Women Skaters Find Empowerment in Extreme Sports
Cora Cuevas, CSUDH alumni, preparing to roller skate by tying her purple shoelaces on her pastel pink Moxi roller skates. Photo courtesy of Cora Cuevas. By Ruby Munoz, Staff Reporter Roller skating and skateboarding have been popular for many years. It’s an escape to a favorite skating rink or skatepark. A journey passing from city […]
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Documenting the Undocumented
In her new book, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio shares many stories, including those of her family. Illustration by Nova Blanco-Rico. By Destiny Torres, Contributor Joaquín crossed the desert between Mexico and the United States four times. His first steady job was on a boat in New York City where he saw planes crash into the World […]
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Latinx Heritage is every day in LA
Hispanic Heritage month, as it is recognized by the US government, ends Oct 15. But for LA locals, Latinx Heritage is every day. Illustration by Nova-Blanco Rico. By Melanie Gerner, Staff Reporter The 2020 Latino Heritage Month Calendar and Cultural Guide published by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, offers numerous events running through […]
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31 Movies to get into the Spooky Spirits
Hulu’s selection of Blockbuster, supernatural, thrillers, and slashers horror movie selections. By Cindy Canas, Staff Writer While we are still in a pandemic and Halloween is just right around the corner, it is the perfect time to get into the spooky spirits. Apps such as Skype, Zoom, Discord, Houseparty, Disney Plus’ GroupWatch, and Netflix Party […]