“Peptoc Hotline” was established on Feb. 26 as a school project by West Side School in Healdsburg, California, as a way to bring happiness amid the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic and previous wildfires. Jessica Martin, an art teacher at the school, and Asherah Weiss, an artist, began the wholesome project.
Read moreFor many, crackling fires, warm smiles and sweet smells of baked treats trigger all the senses in preparation for the holiday season. Good tidings of great joy dance along the faces of happy families gathering together in perfect harmony, celebrating the abundance of the year. The façade of universal joy seems to permeate every television screen during the moments leading up to Christmas and New Year’s.
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I’ve never felt a desire to define my sexuality. Labels such as bisexual, lesbian, straight, gay, questioning or queer have never felt right. Growing up with parents, friends and other family members that both publicly and privately belong to the LGBTQ+ community, I’ve seen the freedom that occurs upon coming out. But, I’ve seen the pitfalls as well.
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Since the dawn of cinema, there have been two distinct forms of filmmaking: live action and animation. The two forms offer different benefits to storytelling on the screen, but in recent years — particularly the last decade — there has been a rise in live-action remakes of originally animated movies or shows.
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Last week, a 22-year-old man in Colorado Springs opened fire on an LGBTQ nightclub, killing five people and injuring at least 17.
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The U.S. 2022 midterm elections have ended, resulting in a party leadership change in the House of Representatives, while the Senate remains controlled by the Democrats.
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Homelessness has been a prominent issue in San Diego lately, made worse by the high cost of living. Although USD has resources for students who may be experiencing housing insecurity or who want to take action to combat homelessness, many students are unaware or do not feel inclined to take advantage of these resources.
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The onset of December and the joy of the holiday season marks the beginning of another time of the year: cuffing season. With love and romance on the mind, the do’s and don’ts of dating take precedence, especially in the tumultuous world of Generation Z (Gen Z).
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Guillermo del Toro is a popular Mexican director, author and actor. Having won six Academy Awards in the past 15 years, del Toro has made his mark as a filmmaker. Some of his most famous works include “The Shape of Water,” “Pan’s Labyrinth” and his most recent movie, “Nightmare Alley.” Many are anticipating his newest film — which is coming to Netflix in early December — “Pinocchio.”
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Dr. Wagner found purpose through his work and the meaningful connections he made with others, and his contributions to philosophy, both in the department and outside of the University, will continue to live on through the expansive, brilliant bodies of work he left behind.
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