Rarely comes a movie so gut-wrenchingly authentic and emotionally articulate as “Eighth Grade.” Even more rarely does that movie include an anxiety-ridden 13-year-old girl as the main character. As something so imperative to teen culture, a piece of media which...
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Zhavia Ward about ‘Candlelight,’ her new EP and success after ‘The Four’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdVNM40fMHI A former participant of FOX’s competition series, “The Four: Battle for Stardom” Zhavia Ward, launched her career forward when releasing her first original song, “Candlelight” on July 26. Like many rising stars, Ward...
How to start a band — Meet southeast L.A. metal group Bläkk Widöwed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QULpQEr2lzU Muffled rock music emanates from a small, dilapidated rehearsal studio in Lynwood, Calif. Inside are four young musicians, hailing from suburban southeast Los Angeles, rehearsing for their metal band Blakk Widowed. The scent...
Putting the ‘small’ in small business: Kenneth Village in Glendale
A strip of small businesses nestled in northern Glendale appears out of place across from homes with sprawling lawns and mature oak trees. Kenneth Village used to be a sleepy street with shops that always seemed to be closed for the day. Now, it is a flourishing spot...
Civic Youth: Free summer program at City Hall
Are you between the age of 14 and 24 and want to make a positive difference and empower your community? Look no further! The City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment is excited to offer a leadership program designed for youth and young adults aged...
Cultural Sashes: one graduate’s project toward change one gallon at a time
For many students, graduation is a celebration of accomplishment and hard work. For Sebastian Araujo, a recently graduated senior at Canoga Park High School, graduation was also a celebration of family history, heritage and immigration. The ceremony, held for...
Milwaukee-based folk band Field Report grows L.A. audience following release of record ‘Summertime Songs’
Located in the hipster haven of Echo Park, Los Angeles, folk band Field Report emerges from a small minivan to the front entrance of venue Bootleg Theater. Stopping to shake hands, in a genuine midwest mentality courtesy of their Wisconsin roots, with roadies who will...
Op-Ed: A Remaining Landmark of the 1920s: The LA Orpheum Theatre
The historic Orpheum theatre is one of Los Angeles' many treasures. The gentrification of downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) has caught the attention of Los Angeles residents, having witnessing the change this iconic city has undergone. When the planning of the Orpheum...
The 2018 ‘Saved by the Bell’ experience: A 90s kid’s dream come true
Every 90s kid's favorite show has become a reality. From now until September, Legendary diner, the Max from hit TV show "Saved by the Bell," has opened a shop on Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood. Adults who watched "Saved by the Bell" religiously as a teenager,...
Sandhya Menon on Diversity in Literature
Whether it be a simple essay or a full-length novel, writing can be a challenge. Finding the right words to represent your ideas may seem daunting and complex. And the idea you may have for your writing, however brilliant it may seem in your head, must accurately...