Elephante King: A Patchwork of Rock Sub-Genre
Photo by Ian Watson By Vlada Stark The back of 11th Street Records is filled to the brim with shuffling bodies, and the atmosphere is sticky with sweat from the exhaustion of three sets already being played. The air had become too heavy to breathe in comfortably, and my friends, just as drained as I…
Street Fashion Looks from Downtown Las Vegas’ First Friday
Photo by Vlada Stark, Alyssa Duarte Interviews by Vlada Stark, Alyssa Duarte Photos by Ian Watson Every first Friday of the month, in the heart of the Las Vegas Arts District, there’s a celebration of Las Vegas culture through showcases of local artists, musicians, and creators. Subsequently named “First Friday,” the event also culminates Las…
“A” Honor Roll
Photo by Ian Watson By Ian Watson I made the terrible mistake of closely tying school to my identity during my adolescence and now I can’t escape it. I don’t think I can clearly pinpoint the exact time where this happened, but it definitely began very early, probably at the beginning of elementary school. Straight…
Everything
Photo by Ian Watson By Ian Watson The constant hum from thousands of desert cicadas paired with a scorching dry heat provide consistency and comfort, My skin goes from white to red in an instant; The soles of my shoes begin to distress upon walking on the rocky dirt that surrounds everything I know, I…
Movies to Put You in a Good Mood
Photo by Tracy Fuentes By Ian Watson As much as I love to watch depressing dramas, it is nice to occasionally put on a movie that puts me in a good mood. Depending on what I watch, my overall attitude towards the day can be greatly influenced, so if you’re anything like me and looking…
Up and Down and Up
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Ian Watson The scars on my skin began to heal and the compulsions that I once felt began to fade, Once again was I able to experience the wonder and joy that one feels in early childhood. My head was in the clouds but my biggest fear was that balloons…
The Coming Of Age Playlist
In the spirit of Issue 5, Kindergarten contributors curated the soundtrack to their lives. These are the songs that would play in the background of our coming of age movies. Listen along with us as the credits start to roll. Listen to the playlist here Ash Fuentes “Cliche” by Mxmtoon None of the songs I’m…
The Nostalgia Playlist
For this month’s playlist, Kindergarten contributors handpicked songs that make them feel the most nostalgic, ranging from childhood favorites to middle school anthems. Turn the volume up and travel through time with us! Listen to the playlist here Charlotte Turner “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)” by Arcade Fire There are many songs I love that…
Unrequited Loneliness
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Ian Watson As synonymous as love is with Valentine’s Day, loneliness is equally related; it is the dark underbelly that comes with such a sensationalized holiday. For every person in a happy relationship, there is a person feeling the pain of unrequited love; for every flower bought, there is someone…
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