There are now designated safe places for those that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community at Coachella. However, is this a step forward considering the owner of Coachella has previously donated to anti-LGBTQ+ organizations? The Coachella music festival is very well known amongst a wide variety of people. It is so popular that many celebrities and influencers arrive and participate in it. Since the festival is given so much attention, it has an opportunity to spread a positive message for the LGBTQ+ community. The owner of Coachella is known for donating to many anti-LGBTQ+ organizations and is seen as the “enemy of equality.'' Many concertgoers were planning to boycott the festival as a … [Read more...] about Is Coachella really all that inclusive?
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NOCHELLA
NO COA CHELLA By: Dayna Doidge & Ruth Marrero This year, young adults are opting out of going to the famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. According to students at CSUSB, the cost to attend is the most common reason for not being in the Coachella crowd, though they would want to be. Financial insecurity was the number one response when asked why students were not going to Coachella this year. According to Coachella’s official website, www.coachella.com, one general admission ticket starts at $429.00 while the most “luxurious” camping option goes for a cool $9,500.00. In addition to the admission ticket, festival-goers have to account for transportation, … [Read more...] about NOCHELLA
Coachella: Why You Should Make One Trip in Your Lifetime
Winter has disappeared, the rain has stopped and spring is finally here. When winter turns to spring, Coachella-goers come out of their 9-to-5 jobs and start prepping for the weekend of their lives. The 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will begin this Friday, April 13 and last through the weekend. Some make it an annual trip and travel from all parts of the world to go to this weekend festival in the desert, but some people are left out altogether and haven't even tasted a Coachella experience. I will never forget my first Coachella experience, piling into my best friend's Honda Accord back in 2013, packed to the brim with Coachella camping essentials, painting the back … [Read more...] about Coachella: Why You Should Make One Trip in Your Lifetime
KSHMR bring new talent to EDM
By Natalie Padron |Staff Writer| Niles Hollowell-Dhar, better known as KSHMR, is an EDM producer hailing from Berkeley, Calif. Dhar is Kashmiri-American and got his stage name from a province of India called Kashmir, also referred to as, “paradise on earth.” He originally was part of the hip-hop production duo The Cataracs, who released hits such as; “Like a G6” with Far East Movement, “Bass Down Low” with DEV, and Selena Gomez’s second hit off her debut album “Stars Dance.” It was just 2014 when KSHMR debuted solo, and in 2015 landed no.23 on DJ magazine’s Top 100 DJ’s of the year, also he earned himself the award for highest new entry of the year. He also took the stage at … [Read more...] about KSHMR bring new talent to EDM
Coachella 2016
By Dalal Museitef |A&E Editor| Bandanas, people hovering over trashcans, overhearing conversations of Molly, okay line-up and overly expensive "hipster food" sums up Coachella 2016. For the attendees that actually witnessed the casual druggies passed out; this year we can collectively agree that it was not worth the over $200 GA wristband; not including the classy Motel 6 that had no Wi-Fi. The pros of experiencing the weekend was comfortably hiding in the media lounge where we hoarded free bottles of water and ice cream that refreshed our sandy mouths. While the first two days consisted of one hour gaps, it was the third day that overwhelmed and brought out my inner fangirl … [Read more...] about Coachella 2016
Music festivals that you will not want to miss
By Rebekah Deponte | Staff Writer | Coachella and Stagecoach are the most famous Southern California music festivals, but there are several other multi-day music events that happen under the radar every year. Doheny Blues Festival is exactly what it sounds like and will be held in Dana Point, Calif. on May 21-22. The lineup includes blues, rock, and soul artists Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aaron Neville, Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, along with several others. Doheny Blues Fest also has microbrew tastings, a wine lounge, and an international food court for spectators to take advantage of in-between sets. San Bernardino's Lost Highway Festival, which consists of music and motorcycle … [Read more...] about Music festivals that you will not want to miss
Music Festival Playlist
By Lupe Perez | Staff Writer | With midterms around the corner students are already thinking of ways to procrastinate. Coachella and Stagecoach being one of them. These music celebrations range in different genres like Indie, Country, and Rap. Festival season is a great way to meet and experience artists that are unlikely to be heard of otherwise. Students elaborate on the festival favorites this year ranging from the main headliners to the rookies. Calvin Harris’s "Feels so close," inspired by Guns N' Roses song "Sweet Child O Mine," is a great addition to this playlist since both artists will be at Coachella, uniting two generations. Electronic and techno songs by DJ's like Zedd and … [Read more...] about Music Festival Playlist
Playlist Survival Guide
Whitney Alvarez | Staff Writer | From underground hip hop artists, to mainstream EDM DJ's all the way to R&B's hottest new artists, I've got the fire for your headphones! Without further 'ado, here's what your fellow 'yotes are listening to this quarter to help them get through long school nights and chill nights with friends. So you're getting ready to go out and party the night away, what's the first song you play to get yourself pumped? "'Hotline Bling' by Drake, 'cause this song is hyphy as f@*$, " said student Enrique Chavez. It's no big surprise that Drake has dominated the charts all year long. His album "If Youre Reading This Its Too Late" had everyone wildin' … [Read more...] about Playlist Survival Guide
Coachella the best decision
By Itzayana Jimenez |Staff Writer| On May 16, 2014, I made one of the greatest decisions: I bought my Coachella weekend one ticket. Coachella is Southern California’s biggest annual music festival. It is a three-day festival located in the Mojave desert known for having a large variety of both mainstream and indie artists, hipsters with over-priced clothes, and an enormous amount of celebrity attendees. A few of the fashion trends at Coachella this year were floppy sun hats, bikini tops, cut-off shorts, and Bohemian dresses. Coachella 2015 was my first time attending the festival and it exceeded any of my expectations. To start off, as I was driving into the festival‘s … [Read more...] about Coachella the best decision
Famous fashion goers join gender neutral ranks
By Rachel Molina |Staff Writer| Celebrities and major fashion industries have begun to develop gender-neutral clothing due to a shift of cultural values. Fashion allows everyone to express themselves and convey their identity through what they wear and Jaden Smith has done just that. Sixteen-year-old Smith, son of actor Will Smith, donned some interesting fashion choices that has sparked the media when he attended weekend two of Coachella. In the duration of his time there, his clothing choices consisted of a big floppy hat, two dress-like tunics, and a red floral crown. Smith’s style choice has received a lot of attention as well as … [Read more...] about Famous fashion goers join gender neutral ranks