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...
Joseph Eisenlauer
Professor Joseph Eisenlauer lingers inside an empty anthropology classroom, jotting down some last minute notes for his next lecture. Nicknamed “Noble” in middle school for his patrician heritage, the silver-haired 64 year old is the remaining senior member of the anthropology department. Yet, even after teaching at Los Angeles Pierce College for 18 years, Eisenlauer continues to enjoy the...
Mr. California
This years theme for our fall issue of The Bull magazine is “sub cultures”. As a photographer for the magazine I wanted to find something different and exciting that I have not yet photographed. The world of bodybuilding came to my mind. The thought of taking pictures of these beautiful and symmetrical bodies convinced me that this was the right...
The Art of Seduction
Lola Chan, who goes by the stage name of Bettie P’Asian, is a burlesque dancer who headlines her own monthly show at Bar One Beer & Wine Parlour. Chan talks about her view on the burlesque subculture and what it's like for her during her performance.
Video by Mohammad Djauhari
Married & Homeless in Los Angeles
Ally and Eddie have been together for 20 years, despite dealing with illness, becoming homeless and various other hardships. Through it all, they say their loyalty to each other and positive outlook is what keeps them going.
Video by Lynn Levitt
Soleful: A Love of Sneakers
Francisco Flores, a travel agent, is the owner of a large collection of rare and expensive sneakers. Flores is a burgeoning collector who started buying shoes recently, though the interest has been there for years. “Within the last year and a half, I just boomed into a huge sneakerhead, and now it’s like I’ve got to have every single shoe...
Greek Organizations: Lost In Translation
Decorum. Courtesy. Togetherness.
Students have used these standards as the foundation to build the Greek system that is prevelent across U.S. colleges and universities.
But as fraternities and sororities have blossomed, these ideals have been lost on many campuses due to hazing, vandalism and drug abuse.
On Oct. 24, 2014, California State University, Northridge, shut down all activities that relate to Greek...