Category: Culture

She Doesn’t Smoke Anymore, But She’s Not Smoking Any Less

Song Analysis/Commentary of “I Don’t Smoke” by Mitski Photo by Abbey Steinman By Abbey Steinman Track No. 5, “I Don’t Smoke,” off of Mitski’s 2014 album, “Bury Me At Makeout Creek” is the definition of a guilty pleasure song. It’s the song I blast on my speakers as I cruise the freeway at night with…… Continue reading She Doesn’t Smoke Anymore, But She’s Not Smoking Any Less

The Soulmates Playlist

Our third issue, Soulmates, is centered around love. In the spirit of soulmates and Valentine’s Day, Kindergarten contributors made a Spotify playlist of their most listened to love songs, most of which we’ve cried to. Whether you love or hate love songs, we’ve got you covered with recommendations. Listen to the playlist here Abbey Steinman…… Continue reading The Soulmates Playlist

Most Anticipated Of 2021

Photo by Kleigh Balugo After a turbulent 2020, 2021 brought many hopes that this year will be better than the last. While there are obvious things to hope for such as recovery from COVID-19 and an improved presidency, here Kindergarten Mag contributors are presenting what we are most anticipating from pop culture in 2021. While…… Continue reading Most Anticipated Of 2021

The Resolution Playlist

Photo by Kleigh Balugo In honor of our second issue, Resolution, Kindergarten contributors compiled their most loved songs in to a single Spotify playlist. Covering a wide range of different genres, artists, and time periods, this is what Resolution sounds like to us. Listen to the playlist here Alyanna Moralda “Everything Is Everything” by Ms.…… Continue reading The Resolution Playlist

Sources Of Warmth In The Winter

Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Alyanna Moralda Although winter is the coldest time of the year, I always found refuge in films that provided me warmth when my heater couldn’t. Classics like Home Alone and The Polar Express are definitely on that list but I found myself watching movies that strayed away from the Christmas subject itself. Regardless of…… Continue reading Sources Of Warmth In The Winter

Your Alternatives to the Hallmark Channel

Photo by Isabel Cruz By Isabel Cruz When the end of the year rolls around, a lot of us tend to watch a particular set of movies. You know which ones, the same twenty or so Christmas/holiday/wintertime movies you can’t help but return to every year because of tradition, nostalgia, or maybe because watching them…… Continue reading Your Alternatives to the Hallmark Channel

Festive Film Favorites

Photo by Ash Fuentes By Ash Fuentes Whether you’re spending Christmas with friends and family or having some alone time, it’s never a bad idea to put on a holiday movie to lighten your spirits. If you are simply looking for something other than a repetitive Christmas playlist to play in the background of your…… Continue reading Festive Film Favorites