“Femcees” are major forces within the rap industry. The term femcee to refers to black feminine-identified rappers. These rappers are no longer an “exception” to a male dominated industry, but rather the exceptional standard to Hip-Hop, and have been since its inception.
‘Shall I Proceed? Yes Indeed’: Continuing the legacy of black femmes in hip-hop Read More »
The ice cream business is fierce. Dairy prices tend to fluctuate, affecting the cost of ingredients. The market is also highly seasonal, so stores open year-round must weather the winter.
In an ice cream mecca like Palo Alto, how do parlors stack up? Read More »
SILICON VALLEY — Lea Coligado was 19 years old when she held a summer internship at a small software company in Silicon Valley. While there, she faced comments about how women don’t code because they are better at art and heard insinuations that women’s brains were just not wired to handle the algorithmic complexity that their male counterparts could. Instead of complimenting her code, she received comments about her clothes.
Women of Silicon Valley: A safe haven for women in technology Read More »
BAY AREA — Unable to afford store leases, newcomers to the Bay Area fashion scene have turned to pop-up shopping experiences. These include vendor booths at local events and even the fashion equivalent of food trucks.
Fashion on the move: How rising rent prices have altered the paths of local designers Read More »
Dustin Stetter is a cowboy from Dubois, Wyoming, who balances his work as an outfitter to guide people into the Wind River range. Every year, he sets up a camp in the prairie close to the trail to go to Gannett Peak. He guides people who want to experience the wilderness through activities such as
An account of cowboy practices in the Rocky Mountains Read More »
STANFORD — The line between colors and chaos is thin. In a painting if you add more color, the other colors can get muddy, clash, and the focus can be lost. Entering Joe Ferriso’s studio, you get walk that thin line with the lightness and joy that his art pieces embody.
Bay Area artist’s inspiration is the California poppy Read More »
HALF MOON BAY, CA – On the winding highway to Half Moon Bay, a small dirt path leads up a mountain where wooden stables overlook grassy slopes with yellow flowers that welcome visitors to the Square Peg Foundation, a retirement home for former sport horses.
Hidden Injuries: The Challenges of Preventing Fatalities in Horse Racing Read More »
SAN FRANCISCO — In the San Francisco Bay Area, home of Silicon Valley, the lack of affordable housing remains a consistent problem for local communities.
No end in sight to Bay Area housing woes Read More »
STANFORD — Each year the Stanford Black Family Gathering Committee brings together an exciting lineup of musicians for Blackfest.
Hip hop artists Dreezy, 2Chainz bring energy to Blackfest Read More »
ADIN — A firsthand look at Northern California’s biggest sled dog kennel.
360 miles in 360 degrees: Mushing in Northern California Read More »
STANFORD — For decades, visitors have flocked to the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University to get a closer look at famous sculptures by Auguste Rodin. With over 200 works, three galleries and a sculpture garden, the museum houses the largest collection in the Americas from the French artist.
Auguste Rodin in 360 degrees Read More »
STANFORD — Sichuan peppercorn defies traditional flavor descriptors. At once sharp, meaty and citrusy, it neither bites like the familiar, sneeze-inducing black pepper, nor burns the way sweat-inducing chili peppers do.
What’s behind the Sichuan peppercorn’s numbing, ma, effects? Read More »
