Arts & Entertainment Christina Davis Arts & Entertainment Christina Davis

Hostile Terrain ‘94: Desert of the Dead

A broken makeup compact and a blood-stained, purple undergarment, lay in one display case in the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art. Missing teenager Jose Tacuri’s photo, his sweatshirt and hat fill another. Through headphones, a distressed woman can be heard revealing that her children were the only reason for this journey. A migration through the hostile Sonoran desert to reach America.

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Arts & Entertainment, Feature Alex Rojas Arts & Entertainment, Feature Alex Rojas

Skating Through the Struggle

Carlo’s journey from local skater to a rising name in the Inland Empire skate scene is fueled by passion, resilience, and the community that’s helped him grow. With dreams of going pro and building his own skate brand, Carlo shares how skateboarding has shaped his life and pushed him to overcome obstacles both on and off the board.

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Xavier Chavez Xavier Chavez

Rising Star: Smokedope2016

The music landscape is one full of artists trying to make it, but one in particular has caught my eyes and ears. Smokedope2016 is a rapper that is rising in popularity because of their new album, The Peak and their streaming numbers reflect that. Alongside dropping new media with an interview and a music video, he will surely gain more traction and become a name in the underground scene soon.

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