An art colony lies hidden in the heart of downtown Pomona on Thomas Street, a big white corner building with a unique large basement full of art to be appreciated. It is not just any basement. It is the home of the Latino Art Museum and its art director...
The U.S. is a country founded by immigrants. The diversity in the U.S. is extremely broad; there are many cultures, ethnicities and diversities. When it is time to represent history from other cultures in history classes, the educational system does not go in-depth and underrepresents the many cultures that...
Flappy Jack’s Pancake House and Restaurant is a sensory extravaganza of sights, sounds and the taste of delicious food. The eye catching blue and white exterior of the establishment pales in comparison to what awaits inside. Upon entering, patrons are greeted with an explosive amalgamation of mid-century Americana and Route...
My husband Russell O’Brien and I wandered the streets of downtown Dublin, enjoying the drizzling rain and the secret of our new marriage and adventure together. After 15 hours flying, we arrived in Dublin for our two week honeymoon on the morning of June 16. We rented a car...
While the women’s rights and the LGBTQ+ movements continue to gain traction against President Donald Trump’s policies, I have observed that “feminism” is forging a new face. The idea is broadening and becoming more integrationist as American society tackles the problems and prevalence of misogyny, which ingrained prejudice against...
As the nights grow longer, the blisteringly hot summer air turns into a cool breeze and one thing becomes certain: fall is here. Autumn signifies the appropriate time for pumpkin carving, apple picking and– of course– eating yourself into a stupor. We have all been there. One slice of...
Hidden down College Street in Downtown Covina exists an adorable little cafe with wooden tables, artsy decor and a cozy welcoming environment. Yours & Mine Cafe and Bakery is a wonderful place to go for breakfast, brunch and lunch. They have a variety of foods to suit most...
Der Wolfskopf, which translates to The Wolf’s Head, is an old-world German bar in Pasadena. The interior resembles a scaled down German beer hall with a few tables to sit, a bar top and minimal decorations. Aside from the traditional German food like sausage plates, pretzels and a...
The first time I remember traveling to New York was in a visit to my great-grandmother that lived frustratingly far from all the exciting high-rises and streets of the Big Apple. Climbing up hay bales and sleeping in a farmhouse built in the 1800s is definitely a far cry...
Large swings of violent social, political and economic shifts awaken the cultural analysis of Metamodernism. It is a reactive movement of oscillation. Extreme wealth disparities, systematic social inequalities and economic drops followed by high boons from which only the elite benefit are constant struggles in our society. This coupled...