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Maybe I Am as Young as You Are: A Photo Series

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Photos by Kaelin MendezThis photo series was submitted as a psychology capstone project that strived to explore subjective age, which is the psychological term for how old someone feels in contrast to their actual physical age.Eight individuals 65 years old and older from Southern California explained their perspectives on aging, in particular how these views related to … [Read more...] about Maybe I Am as Young as You Are: A Photo Series

Singer-Songwriter Kiley Lotz Brings Magic to Her Latest Album

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Photos courtesy of Kiley Lotz.Petal’s latest album, “Magic Gone,” is unapologetic in Kiley Lotz's rawness as a singer-songwriter. The songs focus on her personal journey of accepting her queerness and seeking help for her mental health on her sophomore album, released June 2018.“I just try to create music that is authentic and coming from a place of … [Read more...] about Singer-Songwriter Kiley Lotz Brings Magic to Her Latest Album

Authentic Nashville Writer’s Round Comes to Venice

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Photo by Ashley ChavezA Nashville Writer's Round is a group of singer-songwriters who get together to take turns playing their songs and telling the audience the story behind them. This unique Tennessee experience was brought to Venice, California on Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. when country-pop artists Jenny Teator, Sheridan Gates and special guest Runson Willis III performed at Fabric … [Read more...] about Authentic Nashville Writer’s Round Comes to Venice

Artist Corner: Kennedi Rae Syphax

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Photos courtesy of Kennedi Rae SyphaxSenior Kennedi Rae Syphax said she has embodied a creative spirit since she was a child. Artistic expression has taken on many forms in Syphax’s life, including creative writing and poetry. However, Syphax has particular interest in capturing moments through photography.She said she began to take her art more seriously as she got older … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Kennedi Rae Syphax