Porn and Feminism: Can They Go Hand-In-Hand?
We live in a high-time when media is quickly taking over mainstream culture and popular figures are beginning to declare their feminism. But, can porn and feminism really go hand-in-hand? […]
Category Archives: Writing
THE ALTERNET by Gaby Hernandez [UCI Student Short Film]
Me in THE ALTERNET by Gaby Hernandez. One of my dear friends and fellow film students here at UC Irvine ventured to produce a short film for her Production class. […]
A happy-go-lucky girl
I caught myself earlier this week saying to myself, “I need to find something to do. I need to keep myself busy.” Image Source: YouQueen, “Activate Your Passion with a Hobby” […]
Kina Grannis Interview: “Elements,” College and Why she does Music
The sun was out and air cool over UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park last Friday afternoon. As classes were ending and staff dwindled in and out of the park to set up, students […]
Response to Meg on Accepting Accomplishments and Your Own Story (of Meg & Dia, Chandler the Robot)
Meg of Chandler the Robot has written some very insightful, honest, thought-provoking posts on life, growth, and all of the trivial struggles and accomplishments we go through in it. I […]
I’m obsessed and constantly inspired by individuals
I’m obsessed and constantly inspired by individuals. If I could meet and talk with individuals about the events in their lives that have led them to the person they are […]
When You Put Yourself Out There, What is to Come of Yourself: Art, Dance, Music, Culture
It is so strange to go from a moment of complete joy to only be plunged back into a multitude of responsibilities that have been riding down your back. It’s […]
On Growing Up with a Gnarls Barkley Cover of “Crazy” by Ayana Giann & Rachel Ann
“The people who are meant to be in your life will always gravitate back toward you, no matter how far they wander.” Gnarls Barkley – Crazy (Cover by Ayana Giann […]
Losing all Raunch and Snarkiness through Kate Earl’s “Honey”
Finals week is that one rare and special little week that–although stressful–allows you the time to do whatever you want. You’ve no classes to attend and nowhere in particular to be […]
Why I Write: Blogs and the Path of Meaning
There are people who come to me and ask how I feel so compelled to write all the time. I always find it a little crazy they would ask something […]
Why Female Justice and the Hyper-sexualization of Women is Relevant (with Olivia Wilde and Hollywood)
As I’ve been getting older, issues of feminism and sexism–especially in the media–have been growing in importance to me. I guess, with age, you begin to lose the rose-colored glasses […]
3 things you can do this Valentine’s Day
Image Source: “Hold My Heart,” Helga Weber So, Valentine’s Day is coming up. And here comes the annual influx of single’s awareness posts mocking the hermit-like behavior of chomping ice cream, buying […]
Quote: Sometimes, I feel…
Sometimes, I feel that my positivity is going to kill me someday. But, then I remember a time when I wasn’t so positive—when angst and cynicism crept up on me. […]
Growing Up: As I once dreamed of music, I am now learning to love myself
It’s strange. For some time now, I’ve been realizing how distant my personal connection to music has been becoming. It’s not that I feel more or less strongly about music, or […]
It’s Strange how Home, Memories and Old Friends can Comprise the Place You Feel Most like You: A Reflection
It’s strange: how the briskness of the air still hits your face in that same old familiar way; how it fills your heart with a particular warmth of comfort, belonging and […]
beauty within 