It is no secret that LA transportation has gone through some recent changes with new buses and trains around the city. LA Metro in particular has been doing its fair share in trying to make public transportation more enjoyable for the public eye. Last week I went to Roski TALKS to hear the first and only Creative Director in the history of the company of LA Metro, Michael … [Read more...] about Daily Art: Power of Design
Archives for February 2014
The Book Is on the Table: Students and Social Movements
Attending college is supposed to encompass more than taking classes to improve a skill and socializing with others at parties. Universities aim to foster a community of students who will surpass the common achievements of undergrads and reach for what’s most important and most difficult: to make a lasting impact in the world and change lives. USC tries to create space for … [Read more...] about The Book Is on the Table: Students and Social Movements
Chasing the Unicorn: Block By Block
Like a decent portion of the American public ($69.1 MILLION, and bringing with the news a slew of amazing Lego puns), I went and saw "The Lego Movie" this weekend, and it's one of the most amazing films I've ever seen, live action or otherwise, kids-centric or otherwise, whatever or whateverotherwise. There is nothing simple about this movie. What could've been a very, very … [Read more...] about Chasing the Unicorn: Block By Block
Scrolling Scribe: Swastika Chic
Each week on Scrolling Scribe, editors will select their favorite archived articles and repost them for your reading pleasure. Originally published on October 18th, 2008. By Mindy Menjou Rock music has quite the legacy of political and social activism. From Vietnam War protest songs to a pledge by the Artists United Against Apartheid not to play Sun City to the … [Read more...] about Scrolling Scribe: Swastika Chic
One Nation Under Who?: You Vote Based On What You See
The Great Recession started in 2008 on Wall Street in one of the wealthiest parts of the United States. Wall Street, in the popular imagination, is filled with Ivy League elites who create money out of thin air and pocket the actual money. Fast-forward years later, and the economy has begun to crawl out of the Great Recession. In the years since, Wall Street has been … [Read more...] about One Nation Under Who?: You Vote Based On What You See