May 5th, 2009
Dangerous play needs more supervision
Skateboarders coasted across the newly paved concrete of the Santa Clarita Skate Park as BMX cyclists tested their skills in the half-pipe tunnel last Saturday. More than 75 people, ranging from five to 35 years old, crowded into this 12,000 square foot park to master the tricks of professionals. No matter the age, they pushed [...]
May 5th, 2009
As Graduation Approaches
After being here five years, I finally have to go back to Japan to get a job. I am an international student and I think studying in a different country was a great experience. There are about 2,000 international students at CSUN, but I just know international students who are journalism majors. I think the journalism major [...]
Apr 19th, 2009
Can I have a tweeker burger and a cum shot please?
During spring break, Cindy and I stayed in Concord, Calif. I don’t know what it is with small towns and my attraction to them, remember Perris? ( Stuck in Perris for the weekend ). We had decided to go to San Francisco, but we were in an extreme low budget, so we stayed with my brother and [...]
Apr 16th, 2009
This drug called shopping
Walking out of a store with three new bags feels like a natural high. But, like all highs, at some point, it must come down and then one becomes broke and helpless. For the ones who can relate now, share my pain, but for the ones who can’t understand the addiction of shopping, [...]
Mar 24th, 2009
Naps and Chats
One of the most entertaining and educating experiences anyone can ever go through is to sit and observe an African American beauty salon. Growing up going to an African American salon every other Saturday, I never really paid attention to the many interesting things in that atmosphere, but as an adult, I can’t help but [...]
Mar 12th, 2009
Stuck in Perris for the weekend
My plan for Sunday morning was to arrive at MacArthur Park to take photos of the lake for my propose blog series on it. But instead I ended up in the City of Perris. Why Perris? When it’s a city that has a population smaller than CSUN, 30,000 to be exact, and doesn’t even have [...]
Mar 9th, 2009
A revolutionary victory in Los Angeles
Roberto Saravia, a Central American studies major at CSUN, cast his ballot for Mauricio Funes, the candidate for the revolutionary party of El Salvador in a symbolic presidential election that took place in MacArthur Park on Sunday, March 8. Saravia was born in the U.S., but he is very much aware of the situation [...]
Nov 10th, 2008
The Columbus Day fire
As I passed Santa Susana Pass on the East-bound 118 freeway, I saw smoke covering the east valley. It was in Sylmar, Los Angeles National Forest, and with my camera sitting next to me, that fire was my destination. I arrived at the LAFD triage center and while asking around for information to get me closer [...]
Nov 5th, 2008
Sweet treats for voters
I hope whoever owns Fosters and Vegemite paid close attention as to how Krispy Kreme and Starbucks celebrated the presidential election day. Free coffee and star-shaped donuts. It was like all my Christmases had come at once. On election day I was feeling a little left out of things. Not being an American citizen I [...]
Oct 29th, 2008
Art happens. Then it makes you act weird.
In between classes the other day, I was sitting with a friend at some tables in the Art Department. We were carrying on as usual when I noticed the tables were covered with, well, art. Now, I’m sure some may consider this graffiti or vandalism since it’s probably not supposed to be there. I found [...]
Oct 11th, 2008
L.A. Farmers’ Market through the pen of an artist
The Los Angeles Farmers’ Market on 3rd & Fairfax is as rich in culture and diversity as the city itself: From gyros to gumbo, there’s a little something for everyone who wants a taste from the East, West and everything around and in-between. But it’s both the tourists and regulars that add the true flare to [...]
Sep 29th, 2008
Found: Art at Moorpark and Laurel Canyon
We spotted the makeshift portrait gallery at the left by the corner of Moorpark Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard, right outside Top Thai Massage. My boyfriend and I were totally disoriented after stepping out of the dark massage parlor into 1 p.m. sunlight and these drawings were the first thing that greeted us. There was no bus stop [...]
