Eating disorders are not a “girly” thing Mel Ayala, Managing Editor • November 3, 2023 Disordered eating among men is much more prevalent than people think and is often ignored or ridiculed.
Wisdom passed down to the younger generations Melissa Clemente and Mel Ayala • October 27, 2023 Listen to wise people and you might learn a thing or two.
Remembering loved ones for Day of the Dead Mel Ayala, Managing Editor • October 26, 2023 Everyone eventually passes, the Day of the Dead is how we remember those we’ve lost.
Your food is cruelty free, not pollution free Mel Ayala, Layla Hernandez, and Vanesa Molina • October 10, 2023 Veganism is a lifestyle that eschews all products that come from animals as well as advocates for ethical treatment of animals.
Public transportation is still too expensive Mel Ayala, Managing Editor • September 4, 2023 Ridership increased when public transportation would allow riders to use their services free of charge and they need to bring it back.
Mel and the Six Foot Thesaurus vs. The Porn Industry Mel Ayala and Lukas Luna-Arellano • May 17, 2023 The evil porn industry is preparing to take over society by amassing an army of "watchers".
The driven minds behind fan art Mel Ayala and Christine Nader • May 9, 2023 Fan art has always been a way to channel one's appreciation for something one loves, and Cris Reyes guides us through it all.
[Photo] Embrace your natural beauty with Kazi Rokz May 7, 2023 Sheila Jackson holding two of her best selling lotions.
Embrace your natural beauty with Kazi Rokz Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 7, 2023 Bellflower Farmer's Market have recently rebranded and dedicated a section for arts and crafts.
Long Beach Patches & Pins Expo; hotbed for stan culture Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 3, 2023 The expo welcomed all fans of music and pop culture to shop for their favorites and support small businesses on April 22.
Instead of porn, try therapy Julio Rodriguez, Mel Ayala, and Lukas Luna-Arellano • April 3, 2023 Has pornography robbed a generation of men of hopes and dreams?
Spoiler: Is Joe Goldberg rooting for himself in season 4’s ‘You?’ Christine Nader and Mel Ayala • March 19, 2023 The latest season leaves viewers feeling just as disturbed as our anti-hero, Joe Goldenberg.
Is DreamWorks teasing a new ‘Shrek’ movie? Mel Ayala, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 16, 2023 Dreamworks managed to revive a franchise that was put to rest and convince audiences to get behind more sequels.
Hollywood capitalizes off of half-baked ‘Feminist’ media Mel Ayala and Joel Carpio • February 9, 2023 Much of the media's portrayal of feminism feels like a cynical way to capitalize off of social issues.
Podcast: Let’s talk about Mental Health with Mel and Jae Jaelyn Delos Reyes and Mel Ayala • December 14, 2022 Mel and Jae talk about their experience with trauma, share their thoughts about the LGBTQ community and share some advice for healing.
Seasonal depression; check in on loved ones Jaelyn Delos Reyes, Julio Rodriguez, and Mel Ayala • November 30, 2022 Seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder, can occur to many people and it is something that everyone should care about.
Fall Dance 2022 ‘energetic’ performance impresses audiences Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • November 22, 2022 The Fall Dance is back on Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. with its diverse music and captivating dancing.
Feminism Podcast Mel Ayala and Jaelyn Delos Reyes • October 28, 2022 Jae and Mel discuss the problems women face in society and how they should be solved.
Teachers are employed to teach, not bully their students Mel Ayala and Gabriel Villegas • October 19, 2022 Many people recall having a teacher who used their position of authority to bully their students and that's wrong.
[Photo] Cerritos celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with La Feria Latina Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • October 9, 2022 The mariachis invited Jesus Trejo to join them to sing El Rey by Vicente Fernandez on Oct. 6.
Social media trends are stupid Jaelyn Delos Reyes and Mel Ayala • October 7, 2022 Viral trends are getting out of control and can cause danger to people who follow foolish trends.
Adults can still watch cartoons too! Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • October 5, 2022 Animation is not a genre just for children, but it's also for adults; art is not age-restricted.
[Photo] Downey’s Beyond the Book Festival Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • September 23, 2022 ThatLittleFelt Shoppe booth selling felt bouquets during the festival on Sept. 17.
Is it discipline or abuse? Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • September 21, 2022 Many parents are crossing the line between teaching their child a lesson and abusing them.
[Photo] Greek Festival comes back to Long Beach Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • September 10, 2022 This was the booth that sold chalices, Orthodox crosses and the praying Jesus at the Long Beach Greek Festival.
Crisis hotlines need to employ trained counselors Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • September 7, 2022 Suicide hotlines need to take into consideration the type of training their employees go through and need to be more confidential to callers.
