Tamar Ponte, Online Creative Director
Unbounded Love
Amidst these times of uncertainty and isolation, it is more important than ever that we maintain our emotional connections with those around us.
Pins and Needles
The rise in popularity of tattoos and piercings has spurred a new age of social acceptance which changes the way people express themselves.
80s Revival
The 1980s was an electric decade known for its bold colors, oversized blazers and permed hair. The signature hairstyles, makeup and clothing have made a comeback with a twenty-first-century twist.
Stop the Fame
As the stigma around school shooters continues to grow, the media has a choice to either fuel this growing fire of atrocities by over-analyzing the perpetrator, or extinguish the glamorization of these mass shooters.
Under the Watchful Eye
With the recent influx of scandals, the reach of public shaming is becoming more widespread. In what situations can this hate be justified?
Fresh Off the Runway
“Seeing these models motivates me the most to continue modeling because maybe one day, I too can be not just a model for clothes, but a model for the younger generations to not doubt their capabilities and show the world, their full potential.”
- Aimee Dossor
Censor This, #%@*!
Blocking expression has become a prominent issue, preventing artists from communicating their beliefs and in turn halting society's ability to grow from the exposure to controversial perspectives.
The Face of Crisis
The opioid epidemic affects millions of Americans on a growing scale. Many artists have set out to capture the candid vulnerability of addiction both in use and recovery. Their efforts serve to humanize and highlight addiction's impact on countless lives and to provide momentum behind policies aimed at effectively relieving the crisis.
Coming Home
Palo Alto offers one of the best public educations in the country, largely credited to the incredible teachers, who work tirelessly for their students, as well as the extensive budget of the district. The skyrocketing prices of Palo Alto homes push many teachers out of the area, who are then forced to lose hours from both their personal and professional lives to devote to their daily commute.
Faith or Flow
Religion and spirituality differ, yet coincide in the sole purpose of granting meaning to the life of an individual.
Big Business is Watching
Marketing has arguably always been a form of public manipulation however, with the increasing availability of digital consumers' private information, the ethicality of the industry is being further called in to question.
High School Heartbreak Club
The familiar, charming storyline commonly used in coming-of-age films is not only unrealistic, but is also harmful to the mentality of students as they become increasingly susceptible to fabricating comparisons between what they see in real life and what they see on screen.