Attending college is a unique experience. You make new friends, enjoy social outings and learn things about yourself and your identity. Directing a film to describe the college journey, director Richard Linklater (“Boyhood”) brings the new and fun-­filled movie comedy “Everybody...

  With a style mix of R&B, soul, hip hop and island reggae, Pacific Islander Nakii Moala is determined to make a name for herself in the music industry. “I am a ninja in this music industry, an underdog, an up-­and-­coming artist ... I just want to be heard, no need to be known,”...

  San Diego is home to hundreds of hidden cuisine gems. When it comes to Asian and Pacific Islander inspired foods, San Diego is not lacking in excellence. Here are the top five Asian/Pacific Islander-­inspired restaurants in San Diego that are perfect for college students: 1. Chamorro...

  Successful Filipina street artist Cecelia Linayao uses her work as a creative outlet and freedom of expression. Growing up with a shy demeanor, Linayao always believed that art is a magical process that could give her the opportunity to share her voice and perspective with the world. “From...

  When one thinks of Hawaii, one typically thinks of sand, surf, coconuts and sunburnt tourists. Yet, there is an entire Pacific Islander culture that lies beyond the surface level of tourism. Among the eight islands, there lies talented residents with deep desires to share their voices...

  On March 19, the Chamorro Hands in Education Links Unity (CHE’LU) organization presented the 7th annual Chamorro Cultural Festival (CCF) at CSUSM. CHE’LU is a non­profit, San Diego based organization focused on preserving the Pacific Islander culture of Chamorro people. The CCF...

  At 90 years old, Doris Martin is still dreaming of sharing her message of peace and telling the story of how her family of seven survived the Holocaust. “Kiss Every Step” is Martin’s memoir about her family’s survival. Martin frequently visits the Escondido Barnes and Noble...

  Since 1959, Barbie dolls have become one of the most popular toys for children, as well as a cultural icon. Now, Barbie dolls are getting a much needed makeover with new diverse body types, more eye colors, more hair colors/types and additional skin tones. The new dolls hit stores...

  Women are capable of doing the same great things men can do, including being a little boy’s hero. In the Cartoon Network show “Steven Universe,” created by Rebecca Sugar, a super team called the Crystal Gems protect the earth in the name of justice, freedom and a sense of home. Although...

  CSUSM’s theatre department took on the task of bringing playwright Arlene Hutton’s play, “As it is in Heaven,” to life from March 9 to March 13 in the Arts Building Performance Hall, bringing something new and innovative to the campus stage. The story is set in 1837 and focuses...