Franko Sprays Beauty, Politics Across City Walls
Former rocker turned muralist Jeremie Bacpac insists on only using a spray can when she paints and she doesn’t like to be called a feminist, although her former bandmates do—instead she asks to be called Bacpac, the nickname she got from the large motorcycle jackets she wears....
Ink Style: Thomas Abbot
Illustrated by Thomas Abbot with the New Media/Animation, Visual and Media Arts Dept....
[Column] Two Friends Let the Vote be Their Voice
The fear was real as first-time voter Tazhanae Bonds and I approached the Pantages Theater in Hollywood on Nov. 3, 2020. It was the last day to vote, the last day to stand up for what we believed in as survivors. Despite our opposing political views, we were able to unite as women who survived...
Vote Centers Bring New Culture to L.A. County
By now, we have all seen some sort of public service announcement that enticed us to vote. The emphasis was on the significance of every citizen’s singular vote....
Alcohol Sales, Consumption Goes Up in Lockdown
COVID19 consequences drive rise in purchases and compulsive drinking....
Asian American actresses share tips to break glass ceiling
Facebook Live broadcasts a panel discussion and candid conversation about opportunities for Asian American Actors. They gave their two cents on the world cinema for asian Americans....
One More Decision to Make You Say No More
It is one bad move after another....
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Simply explained, a victim is lying unless they can prove what happened, happened....
Foodie’s Worst Nightmare Comes True
I used to enjoy going out with friends and eating food. Food is a social activity. I cannot wait for my sense of taste to return. Covid-19 took away my simple privileges of tasting and smelling. Still, I am glad it stopped there....
Blackpink Dominates Globe
If Angelinos aren’t acquainted with Blackpink by now, that’s likely to change. With the group conquering the U.S. charts faster than any female K-pop act in history, Blackpink has the potential to become one of the country’s biggest girl groups since Destiny’s Child, period....
To Soar like Eagles or Capitalize like Crows
As I sit on the balcony I’m blessed enough to have, yet sparingly enjoy, I ponder the vexing question of what the USA might look like when the wind-borne dust of many fires and the misty particulate of a great many more COVID-19 coughs finally settle....
Post-Pandemic Life: Are We Ready?
As I sit on the balcony I’m blessed enough to have, yet sparingly enjoy, I ponder the vexing question of what the USA might look like when the wind-borne dust of many fires and the misty particulate of a great many more COVID-19 coughs finally settle....
Electrifying songs to get you into the Halloween spirit
“I remember Halloween!” wails Glenn Danzig in the Misfits’ “Halloween.”...
