Gun-shaped iPhone Case, Not A Smart Idea
We found ourselves discussing this story in one of our recent editorial meetings. Here’s Raphael Johns’ take: “I figured it…
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Music Of My Adolescence
On long family road trips, my brothers enjoyed watching movies on their portable DVD player. But I was listening to…
Fresno Officer ‘Building Bridges’ To City’s Youth
Editor’s Note: Officer Mike Martin is the Youth Liaison Officer for the Fresno Police Department. A native of Fresno, Martin…
Dreaming Beyond the Fields
By: Nora Ramirez/ South Kern Sol As I look around Arvin, I realize how few options there are for me…
Learning Different Is Not A Disability
If a kid spaces out or doesn’t complete all of his work, does that mean they have a learning disability?…
So Over The Rainbow
When I found out SCOTUS ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, I was bursting with excitement; so much so that I broke into a little happy dance and felt a twinge of American pride. But I also know the reality of this landmark decision: the fight for actual factual equality ain’t over yet. Not by a long shot.
Trans Teen Longs For True Pride
I’m Latino-American and I grew up watching a lot of telenovelas with my mom. The only transgender character I ever…
Charleston Teen Reflects On Racism In The Spotlight
Growing up a black teen in the south, dealing with racism was a regular part of life. Like the time an older white lady told me I was the second funniest black person she knew. Uh, thanks. Or the day a white kid at my school called me over to his lunch table and asked if I sold weed. No, I said. Why would you think that? Well, because you’re black, he said.
How Local Queers Are Making Space For Themselves In Hip-Hop
By: Mariah Smith On April 29, Cal State Long beach showcased Queer Hip-Hop Uncensored– an introduction to California-based queer emcees–…