We watched Eyes of wanderlust and longing As he scratched blue fairytales onto the pavement. He is dead now So today’s turn along those halls Unveiled layers of whitewash, Ashes, soot. The transience of the past Has never failed to leave us short of breath Its push and pull Hash and re-hash as meaning rots away, And the magic That settled low … [Read more...] about Chalk by D’Artagnon Fulton
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Defining the Undefinable
Pictured: Adian Imbrogno-Mastin Photos by Anastasia Condolon | Photo illustration by Isabella Teague Beauty is a quality that has no boundaries, no objective definition. Everyone has a different perception of what beauty is — perhaps that in itself is beautiful. “Beauty is something that makes the world seem more full to you,” said Amanda Cooper, a senior Creative … [Read more...] about Defining the Undefinable
Callie Mechelke Uses Music to Convey Emotion and Connect With Others
Photo courtesy of Callie Mechelke Junior Callie Mechelke began singing as soon as she began talking. Mechelke, an Intercultural Communication major, said she has always enjoyed writing and reading poetry. Mechelke’s first grade teacher once told her mother that Mechelke was reading Edgar Allan Poe. When she was 8, she added melody to her poetry and wrote her first song. … [Read more...] about Callie Mechelke Uses Music to Convey Emotion and Connect With Others
A Journey from Ruin to Resilience: The Malibu Community Reflects on Woolsey
Evelin Weber, executive director of the Malibu Foundation, aims to create a climate-resilient community and help individuals affected by Woolsey. She said it is crucial to help one’s neighbors, especially those who are most vulnerable. Photo courtesy of ReJeana Goldsborough | Malibu Foundation A childhood stuffed animal. A Bible. A late parent’s watch. A home. A … [Read more...] about A Journey from Ruin to Resilience: The Malibu Community Reflects on Woolsey
Nicholas Olson Finds Peace in His Romantic Relationship
Photo courtesy of Nicholas Olson Junior Biology major Nicholas Olson finds peace in both the world around him and the people in it. He finds peace in such varied locations as crowded cafes, Malibu canyons, hanging out at the beach or outdoors looking at the stars. But spending time with his girlfriend, Valentina Monteagudo, who he met while studying abroad in Buenos … [Read more...] about Nicholas Olson Finds Peace in His Romantic Relationship
