Two museum attendees stand in front of Ken Gonzales-Day's "Two Men Were Taken," 2007 on Sept. 10. The artwork was captured by light jet on aluminum and displayed two trees at the end of a dirt path, a site of lynching in California history. Photos by Lucian Himes Roots. Leaves. Branches. Ashes. Decay. Each of these words are associated with either life or death through the … [Read more...] about ‘To Bough And To Bend’ – Trees Tell Stories
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Students Share Their Fall Starter Packs
On top of an orange rug lies a bowl of candy corn, a pumpkin embroidered throw pillow, a Pepperdine SWAB mug and two small, stuffed pumpkins. As autumn approaches, students said they look forward to celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving and other fall festivities. Photos by Sammie Wuensche The last few weeks of summer before autumn allow students to prepare for the school year … [Read more...] about Students Share Their Fall Starter Packs
Students Get Real About Why They Love BeReal
Art by Autumn Hardwick BeReal is the new social media app catching Gen Z's attention. The company’s goal is to provide a spontaneous, filterless place for people to share their real lives without the pressures of likes and followers, according to their LinkedIn. In July, BeReal became the No. 1 app on the App Store, and, as of August, it has 10 million active users, according … [Read more...] about Students Get Real About Why They Love BeReal
Review: Psychological Thriller ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ More Than a Hollywood Spectacle
Harry Styles and Florence Pugh share a moment of love in the official "Don't Worry Darling" movie poster. Olivia Wilde directed "Don't Worry Darling," and the film released Sept. 23. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros Olivia Wilde's "Don't Worry Darling" shows Hollywood's over- glamorization of the 1950s — the all-American dream with an underlying nightmare. First playing in … [Read more...] about Review: Psychological Thriller ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ More Than a Hollywood Spectacle
Book Review: Jennette McCurdy Details Truth of Child Acting in ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
"iCarly" star Jennette McCurdy holds a pink jar on the cover of her brand new book. McCurdy dealt with abuse by her mom and someone at Nickelodeon, but she looks off in the distance at peace with her mom's death. Photo courtesy of Simon & Schuster Former actor and author Jennette McCurdy released her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died," Aug. 9, revealing experiences she faced in … [Read more...] about Book Review: Jennette McCurdy Details Truth of Child Acting in ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’