Images courtesy of TDE and Roc Nation Since its humble beginnings, rap and hip-hop music have been creative outlets for artists to paint a picture of their realities. Artists use their music to share their personal narratives, address inner struggles and confront social issues. Over the years, rap and R&B artists have used their platforms to tackle issues of mental … [Read more...] about Best Hip-Hop of 2017
Currents
Raw Beauty
Photos by Zach Le, taken with film photography.Five Seaver students shared their thoughts on their perception of beauty. They described how they think beauty is framed societally and how the narrative regarding beauty standards should change. They spoke about factors including race, body image and gender, as well as their personal experiences and how they have shaped their … [Read more...] about Raw Beauty
Urban Fringes
Photos by Trevor MartinezFrom busy freeways to the pursuit of cheap parking, a day trip to Los Angeles is not always for the faint of heart. Fortunately, Southern California has a wealth of unique suburban towns removed of LA's tourist traps and traffic jams. Here are three of our favorites within a two hour drive of campus.Redlands — 1 hour, 40 minute driveOften passed … [Read more...] about Urban Fringes
Don’t Kill My Vibe
I've been a feminist my entire life. It's a badge I wear with honor whenever people ask. On Jan. 21, I marched with 750 thousand men, women and children at the Women's March in Los Angeles. I was a proud ally of the feminist movement and a tired soldier seeking catharsis. All around, there were signs railing against things I care about — sexual abuse, pay inequality, … [Read more...] about Don’t Kill My Vibe
No Kiss? No Problem. No Timeline for Intimacy
Photos by Zach LeJunior Annie Sides was not expecting many people to read the opinion piece she wrote and posted on Facebook a week before her 21st birthday. The post, "A Week Away from 21: A Read for the Frustrated Christian Single," details her thoughts about not having her first kiss heading in to her 21st birthday."I was just thinking how every year I'm like: 'Oh, this is … [Read more...] about No Kiss? No Problem. No Timeline for Intimacy