Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Kleigh Balugo There’s nothing that I envy more than people who can unapologetically take up time and space in the classroom. In my freshman year of college I took a feminism theory class. I showed up on the first day with all my squeaky clean notebooks and freshly sharpened pencils,…… Continue reading Taking Up Space
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I’m Not Like Other Frank Ocean Fans
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Kleigh Balugo “U-N-I-T-Y, Neptunes and peace signs” Endless is my favorite Frank Ocean album. And not just because I’m too pretentious to say it’s Blonde, ok maybe it’s a little bit because of that. But it really is my favorite. That’s saying a lot too because I’ve been a hardcore…… Continue reading I’m Not Like Other Frank Ocean Fans
Girls Like Me: Finding a Cure for Yellow Fever
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Kleigh Balugo I walk through H-Mart scavenging the shelves for snacks that remind me of home and my childhood. Trader Joe’s mochi ice cream just doesn’t cut it anymore. Across from me I see a group of white teenage girls in head to toe Brandy Melville, laughing and stuffing their…… Continue reading Girls Like Me: Finding a Cure for Yellow Fever
Letters To Our Future Selves
By Alex Zavala, Ash Fuentes, Natalia Lee, Kleigh Balugo To close out issue 5 and our internal coming of age movies, Kindergarten contributors wrote letters to our future selves. No matter where we are or what we’re doing, we’ll always have these letters to read back. Plus, no one is more fun to talk to…… Continue reading Letters To Our Future Selves
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…… Continue reading The Coming Of Age Playlist
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
Nostalgia Is A Liar
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Kleigh Balugo Nostalgia is the biggest liar ever. I didn’t think it was true but I know now for a fact. Especially after being locked in our houses for so long, it’s so easy to romanticize the past. Like most people, I spend so much of my time lusting over…… Continue reading Nostalgia Is A Liar
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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
Printable Valentines For You
By Tracy Fuentes, Kleigh Balugo, Ash Fuentes, Cait Thomson, Alyanna Moralda, Lyra ♡ Happy Valentines Day! ♡ Kindergarten contributors made their very own valentines for you to print out and give to your lovers, soulmates, friends, family, neighbors, pets, and mailmen. By Tracy Fuentes By Tracy Fuentes By Kleigh Balugo By Ash Fuentes By Ash…… Continue reading Printable Valentines For You
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