Latinx Playlist
November 25, 2019
"Frío" - Omar ApolloSubmitted by: @tyewrite This track is Apollo’s first song written entirely in Spanish. When he was back in his hometown for his brother’s wedding, he was making up beats in the attic he used to live in. From his interview with NME magazine, Apollo stated, “O...
Latinx21 Film Festival: An Evening of Diversity and Representation
November 23, 2019
On Nov. 16, Latinx21, a Latinx-centric video sharing platform, hosted its first short film festival at the Toolbox LA space in Chatsworth. The festival had 20 honorable mentions, an Audience Choice Award, and the first and second place winning films of the night. According to the festival's mission s...
Rushing Waters: A Mural that Celebrates the History of Pacoima
November 20, 2019
What was once a giant gray wall, and a favorite spot for local graffiti artists, is now becoming the home of a new mural made by Levi Ponce and his team of artists from the San Fernando Valley. “Rushing Waters,” the name being given to the mural, will depict life in the neighborhood of Pa...
The Growlers Live at Beach Goth
November 18, 2019
Growing up in Southern California and being a huge fan of alternative music, I have always been a fan of the Beach Goth lineups of the past eight years. I never had the chance to attend any of them, but I was excited to finally have a chance to experience the hyped-up production.This was the first year that t...
Understanding the Dating Scene: Modern vs. Traditional Approaches
November 18, 2019
Dating in our generation has changed. No longer do we consider being set up by parents or through family members as a regular practice. Marrying someone who lives next to us or even at the end of our block isn’t a common occurrence anymore. We crave new experiences when it comes to our dating ci...
Culture a l’Aztlán: Fobia Celebrates 30 years headlining at Tropicalia Music Festival 2019 and a US Tour
November 7, 2019
With a band name that reminds people of their worst fears, this Spanish-speaking alternative rock band is one of the most fun and versatile to come from Mexico City. Fobia has shared their music with the world since the early 1990s with an audience that continues to grow. This year, they are a headlining gr...
Miccailhuitl: A Celebration of Dia De Los Muertos
November 6, 2019
The aroma of Cempasuchil, also known as "Flor de Muerto" filled the air at the Chicanx House where students and families celebrated Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead. This year, the CSUN community honored their loved ones with numerous performances from guests and students. The term Miccailhuitl tr...
Tunes to Relax Your Mind: A Playlist Curated by CSUN Students
October 31, 2019
"Under the Light" - FleeceSubmitted by: @tyewriteIncluded in the indie rock band's sophomore album "Voyager," Fleece's "Under The Light" is an adequate intro to set the listener in a state of deep relaxation. Carried by a melody of soft acoustic guitar chords, a soulful rhythm and psychedelic keyboards, it creates a bright colorful set of i...
Six Contemporary Novels Depicting Mental Illness
October 31, 2019
In the world of entertainment mental illness has been a topic for numerous works of art, such as films like "Lars and the Real Girl" or "Black Swan." However, in contemporary literature, writers like Ned Vizzini and Sylvia Plath have taken their stake in the depiction of mental illness as a real, vi...
Backmasking: Demonic Subliminal Messages in Music, A Sundial Curated Playlist
October 28, 2019
Motörhead - "Nightmare/The Dreamtime"Many people have associated Motörhead’s music with the devil and selling your soul. At first, it is quite a laugh because it is simply music, but when this song is played in reverse you might second guess yourself. Played forwards it sounds like an ange...
Film & Identity: Hollywood’s Take on Christianity
October 28, 2019
1. "Dogma," 1999 The fourth film in Kevin Smith’s cinematic universe, the View Askewniverse, was released in 1999. The film centers around two fallen angels, Bartleby (Ben Affleck) and Loki (Matt Damon). Both angels plan to return to heaven through a loophole in Catholic dogma after being sent out by ...
A Night with Night Moves: Live at The Echo
October 27, 2019
Do not get Night Moves confused for a Bob Seger tribute band, they are far from it. Night Moves is best described as a '70s band brought into the future, creating warm and soothing melodies for people to swoon over. Singer John Pelant’s strong harmonious vocals pull you in, the same way you wo...