Don’t judge a book by its cover
Even though interviewing others can be frightful, it can also be informative. So far I’ve learned that there are all kinds of people out there and just because someone looks different from most, doesn’t mean they are any different on the inside. I had the opportunity of interviewing a student from Pierce who happens to be a small person...
From color to leads
While on the search for someone to write about color, I came across a few interesting people on campus.
They were going about their day and their regular schedules.
After a few interviews, I finally found what I was looking for. Fernando Oleas, the AFT chapter president.
I jotted down as many words as I could while the information just flowed from...
Behind the scenes
Get ready, set, blog!
Welcome! My name is Ana, I am a newbie at blogging so I’ll try to keep this quick and painless. I am currently writing for The Bull magazine, a semesterly printed magazine at Pierce College.
This semester our theme is on subcultures. If anyone out there is like me and isn’t too familiar with many subcultures, there...
To love or to match: the tradition of arranged marriages
Napur Kumar is 23 years old, and is considering settling down. She has tried online dating, but says, "Sometimes I would come across men that would use me to the advantage of getting a green card, and it was just weird."
Nupur is willing to let her mother, Vandana Kumar, do some of the searching for her.
If she goes that route, she'll...
Manga Mania
The blaring cheers of female Japanese pop stars on screen blanket the constant humming chatter inside Anime Jungle. It has just struck noon when scores of fresh-faced youths pack the spacious Downtown Los Angeles shop. Among the ranks—hidden beneath a silken aquamarine wig styled into a bob—is Dolores Stewart.
Squatting in front of the section of manga comics labeled “A”,...
Building Better Bodies
The steady hum of treadmills fill the Los Angeles Pierce College weight room, broken up by the sharp metal clang of weights and the occasional grunts of those standing in front of the mirrors running along the walls from floor to ceiling. In the sea of machines and bodies, Sean Oliver is easy to spot. His well-defined physique...
The Seductive Art
Behind the black curtain of Bar One in the San Fernando Valley that keeps her hidden from the crowd, Lola Chan changes from conservative clothing she wore entering the club to her lacy and seductive costume that will be revealed to the waiting patrons. The sound of anticipation grows as the entertainment is about to begin. The lights dim...
The Natural Choice
In today’s society more and more people are adopting an organic lifestyle. Some people believe it is a healthier option and others think the practice helps the environment.
To be called organic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires that the food meets strict standards. The USDA regulates how the food is grown, handled and processed.
“It takes 3-5 years for...
Sole Searching
Stairs lead up from the garage to the main living area of the split level apartment. The color palette in the room is fairly neutral, from the white walls to the beige couch. However, in one corner near the front entrance, colorful shoes sit on display. Red, purple and green sneakers pop among the grey and white. This is...
Reaching Great Heights
There is a societal expectation of what we are supposed to look like and what is “normal.” But what if, since before birth, a person’s appearance has been genetically set? Dwarfism is an inherited genetic deviation. This gene can cause a person to be of short stature with shorter limbs. One in every 10,000 births will be diagnosed with...