Photo by Charlotte Turner By Charlotte Turner The coming of age genre is more popular than ever, but sometimes public opinion regarding these films feels a little unvaried. Sure, “Lady Bird,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” and “Heathers” are all great, but I don’t need to write another article singing their praises. Instead, here’s…… Continue reading Underrated Coming of Age Films
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Mitski Loses Once Again
Song Analysis of “I Bet on Losing Dogs” by Mitski Photo by Silvana Smith By Abbey Steinman As I sit hopelessly on my bed with my headphones at maximum volume, I begin to trail off from reality. Suddenly, it feels like I’ve stayed up all night, but I shortly remember it’s only 7 p.m. I’ve…… Continue reading Mitski Loses Once Again
Home is in the Heart
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Kristen Del Pilar As dinner comes to an end and the conversation trickles to a stop as we all sip our coffee, I think about what a wonderful, beautiful thing it is to have people who will accommodate you, even when you say you don’t love them, even when you…… Continue reading Home is in the Heart
I like it when I listen to the 1975 for I am always reminded of my adolescence
Photo by Abbey Steinman By Abbey Steinman The thought of turning 20 has been both the highlight and buzzkill of my year. It’s my last few months being 19, and being this age reminds me that my adolescence is coming to an end. I’m still immature and clumsy. I forget how to do things immediately…… Continue reading I like it when I listen to the 1975 for I am always reminded of my adolescence
Revisiting An Old Favorite
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Tracy Fuentes If you knew me in middle school, you probably know that I was obsessed with the one and only Hunger Games trilogy. I devoured the books once the series popped up on my radar via Tumblr. I went to the premiere of the first movie, going so far…… Continue reading Revisiting An Old Favorite
Side Character Syndrome
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Kleigh Balugo Why don’t main characters in teen movies ever look like me or my friends? This is a genuine question I have. When I was younger I didn’t understand that the lack of representation for Asians and other POC in the media was rooted in racism. I didn’t think…… Continue reading Side Character Syndrome
Fashion Misses And Disses
Photo by Kleigh Balugo A large amount of the biggest fashion trends today are actually reused styles from the past. Fashion will always be recycled! Retro-style flare jeans, 90s grunge, and Y2K are a few styles that have inspired modern trends. Some of the contributors at Kindergarten Mag came together to share the trends they…… Continue reading Fashion Misses And Disses
Go-To Comfort Movies
Photo by Ash Fuentes By Ash Fuentes I always say that I don’t have time for myself anymore and use that as the reason why I haven’t really watched any new movies lately. With school, work, and contributing to Kindergarten Mag being my top priorities, I’d say I’m pretty busy these days! In reality, I…… Continue reading Go-To Comfort Movies
Lunch
Photo by Silvana Smith By Silvana Smith These are photos of food sculptures I made. It’s part of my “food series.” Everything in these photos is 100% real, only the colors are edited. I made letter molds out of silicone from those childhood fridge magnets.These photos represent lunch. When I think of lunch I think…… Continue reading Lunch
First Love Isn’t Exhilarating, It’s Spine-Chilling
Line By Line Song Analysis of “First Love/ Late Spring” by Mitski off of her 2014 album, Bury Me At Makeout Creek Photo by Abbey Steinman By Abbey Steinman “First Love/ Late Spring” by Mitski is exactly what it sounds like. It captures what it’s like to fall in love for the first time. This…… Continue reading First Love Isn’t Exhilarating, It’s Spine-Chilling
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