High school students are constantly reminded about how important it is to go to college. It’s a story that’s been told since the beginning of our years in high school. How has that affected students of today? What is the difference between current students and students from 20 years...
Upon first glance, Daniel Schmidt, 33, a new adjunct art professor at Citrus College, seems to blend into the student body. His long blond hair, multiple facial piercings, tattoos and laid back style further remove him from what one would consider a professor. Schmidt teaches Intro to Art Beginning...
Between Panama and Nicaragua is a tiny tropical country the size of approximately 19,700 square miles called Costa Rica. This is not an island, although many may confuse it as such. A little known fact is that the movie Jurassic Park was filmed on an island in Costa Rica...
Going into college after high school presents many challenges for students. From having to become more independent to improving time management and organizational skills, it can be a challenge to adapt. For those of us who wanted to attend college after high school, we were constantly being reminded that...
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Covina is a sweet little boba and tea shop. Miss Tea, a small family owned business that first opened its doors in 2014 in the city of Baldwin Park, has opened a second location. Located only four miles south of Citrus College, citizens...
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...