Much like waves crashing against the rocky shores flanking northern California and the ever-consistent weather patterns of phenomena like El Niño, the seemingly ubiquitous presence of the moon is a constant inspiration of thought. Small business owner Becca Gordon is one of the many inspired by our spiraling moon and[Read More…]
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Hanging onto your New Year
Whether your New Year’s celebrations included double-fisting multiple flutes of champagne at a celebratory party or enjoying a two-person party including you and your dog, the question of resolutions comes into play. But the truth is, the lifespan of most New Year’s resolutions putters out before the first week’s end[Read More…]
Labels are for bean cans
A new exhibit at the Museum of Latin American Art gathers local, individually diverse artists in an aptly titled show: “Who are you?” The show features works of art that approach the topic of human identity in various ways, artists relayed their own unique experiences with their respective identities through[Read More…]
Review: ‘Masters of Jazz’ is by kids but for everyone
The documentary “Masters of Jazz: the Soundtrack of American History,” gives audiences the long, intricate history of an American art form in a digestible and, at times, adorable way. Jazz has existed for more than 100 years and, while it’s impossible to tell it all, ‘Masters of Jazz’ does a[Read More…]
Review: ‘Carol’ is music to the ears
Directed by Todd Haynes, “Carol” tells the “love-at-first-sight” story of two women, socialite Carol Aird (portrayed by Cate Blanchett) and part-time department store worker Therese Belivet (portrayed by Rooney Mara). The narrative follows them into their quiet, elusive world of hidden romances during the 1950s. Adapted from “The Price of[Read More…]
A look back at 2015’s best films
Mad Max: Fury Road Micayla Vermereen, Opinions Editor Let’s, for a second, consider a world in which women are tradeable commodities, stockpiled by power-hungry male overlords to expand the family line and told to breed until their backs break. Let’s consider a world in which women are named for their[Read More…]
SPOILERS: 49ers strike back on ‘The Force Awakens’
The nostalgia was strong in this one. J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” broke the summer blockbuster “Jurassic World”’s opening weekend box-office record to become the highest grossing opening of all-time – and rightfully so. Is BB-8 cuter than a bunch of baby chicks? Greg Diaz: Is there anybody[Read More…]
‘A very merry crisis’ playlist
Winter break: for some, it’s a peppermint-flavored time of warmth and comfort food. For others, it’s a prolonged time filled with moments of existential terror and neurotic introspection. We’ve gathered some of our favorite albums to reflect (or cry to) for your New Year’s playlist. Submarine soundtrack by Alex Turner[Read More…]
Rope and gagging make for a censor-y experience
A sensory-rich installation was added to the USU Ballrooms—complete with dystopian-like imagery and ominous art exhibits. “The Blackout Project: A Censorship Experience” was a one-day art show that held a mirror to the artist community, allowing California State University, Long Beach students to explore the consequences of censorship. Held by[Read More…]
What we heard this year
Catchy synth beats from Grimes and Drake (badly) dancing are only a couple of things that define the 2015 music scene. However, all Internet memes aside, we’ve compiled a list of albums released this year and wrote down a couple thoughts. Most Furr-ocious Beats Run The Jewels “Meow the Jewels”[Read More…]