The Netflix TV series,13 Reasons Why, based on a book by Jay Asher has recently became the most talked about show on social media. It tells the story of a teen girl who committed suicide and taped the 13 reasons why on cassette tapes which are given to those she
Year: 2017
Oakland sideshows, a culture that emerged in the mid-1980’s, has gained a bad reputation, however, the long tradition and roots of East Oakland continue today. Sideshows first appeared in Oakland as informal social gatherings with the original intent for people to show off their “whips” or customized American Muscle cars
Prostitution and Happy Endings. A woman is faced with debt, single- parenthood, mounting bills, and more after her husband leaves her without notice. She struggles and manages to survive with the help of her family, friends, and new job as a massage therapist at a parlor called “The Rub” where
Though I noted the subject had been touched on, I felt like there was more to add in regards to the Mexican ballads referencing the drug trade, known as “narcocorridos”. There are all types of ‘corridos’, ranging from those honoring war heroes to immigration advocacy, but I will focus specifically
From the time we are kids, we are generally told that fighting is wrong. Kids get punished for fighting in school. People get arrested for fighting in the streets. For the most part, we are taught to walk away from probable physical altercations and to try and diffuse them with
The once sleepy beach town of Santa Cruz has a long and storied history that is often associated with surfing. Records hold that in 1884 three Hawaiian princes brought surfing to Santa Cruz. The three Hawaiian princes traveled to Santa Cruz and made their way to the mouth of the
Without a doubt, this past election has been one of the most memorable. From the candidates to the post-election societal reaction, we are currently living through something historic. Opinions on newly-elected President, Donald Trump, vary throughout not only the country, but the world. These opinions (whether pro-Trump or anti-Trump) are
Have you ever noticed that the villains of Disney movies all tend to look a little… off? Their eyes are too big, their old, their deformed, their fat, or their considered “ugly”? Take a look at the villain of “The Rescuers” for example, could you imagine seeing that women in
A Russian reality show, due to premier in 2017, is going to simulate a real life Hunger Games. The show will take place in the Siberian forrest over the span of nine months and will allow rape, murder, and assault. Thirty contestants from all over the world will compete for
This article discusses a Paralympic swimmer who was disqualified from race due to a visible tattoo. The tattoo in question located on the athletes chest and depicted a symbol representing his team. The disqualification was justified under the claim that he was in violation of a rule stating that no