Joshua Corey sings his heart out on Alumni Park. Photo by Lucian Himes Design by Abby Wilt Music makes people joyful — this is a scientific fact. When a human hears someone sing, their body releases dopamine in response to the vocal vibrations, according to Pfizer. Choosing to use one’s voice in the form of music is choosing human connection, local artist Brigitte Purdy … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Singing and the Voice, An Instrument of Connection
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Malibu Drops Local Emergency Order, Unhoused and Wildfire Risk Impacted
Package ran live Feb. 7, on NewsWaves 32.In mid-January, Malibu lifted its emergency order allowing the city to immediately clear any unhoused encampments in fire-prone areas, which began in September, Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores said. Mayor Bruce Silverstein was the only person to vote against this motion, which he said targeted two related issues Malibu has been facing … [Read more...] about Malibu Drops Local Emergency Order, Unhoused and Wildfire Risk Impacted
[Untitled]: Fashion has no labels
With clothes scattered across her bedroom floor and splatters of paint still drying on her now one-of-a-kind pair of jeans, senior Lawson Rudd prepared to debut her newest display of art. Rudd works at Res Ipsa, a one-of-a-kind boutique in the Malibu Country Mart. She said the merchandise at the store inspired her to make some of her clothes more unique — often through adding … [Read more...] about [Untitled]: Fashion has no labels
Opinion: Flaunt Your Failures
Art by Vivian HsiaA failure is a success in my eyes.Fear of failure is oftentimes less about the act of failing and more about the consequences of failing — it is a fear of criticism, embarrassment and looking like a “loser," according to VeryWell Mind.When people fail, they do not lose all chances at success, but they do risk changing how others perceive them, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Flaunt Your Failures
The Tip of the Sinking Iceberg: The Climate Crisis Impacts Mental Health Among Youth
Photo illustration and interactives by Ali Levens. Photos by Lucian Himes The climate crisis manifests itself in the form of droughts, fires, floods and other natural disasters — a tornado of destruction that leads to other forms of environmental catastrophes. Yet, mental health is not usually correlated with the climate crisis, said Lauren Traitz, an associate marriage … [Read more...] about The Tip of the Sinking Iceberg: The Climate Crisis Impacts Mental Health Among Youth
