T H E P I L O T I S S U E 14

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AICA-LA

When I first started this journey I had no idea what I was doing. I was a senior, I had just finished interning for Nylon and was being thrown a series of professional opportunities. My career was off to a great start, but my reality at Ai was unparalleled. I felt stagnant, I was tired of going to a school that gave me no sense of belonging, and no sense of pride. So one hazy afternoon a couple friends and I decided to make a change; to create something. Something bigger than ourselves, something that would give others a peek into the minds of the students at Ai.

To say it has been hard would be an understatement. We didn’t have a name, we didn’t have a logo, we didn’t have a team. Just an idea, hope, and the courage to risk possible failure. To our surprise, almost no one wanted to help us. Fueled with disappointment, my cofounders and I started recruiting; we chartered the club without even having a name! After a month of struggle and no luck in any department, we got one thing right, our name

— The Harbinger. A harbinger is a forerunner, someone that foreshadows what is to come, but more importantly a pioneer, one that initiates a change. This name became our anthem. By providing a behind the scenes look into the minds of the artists that grace the campus of the Art Institute, we believed we could start a wave of change that would inspire others. In order to do this we needed help. Out of nowhere came a group of individuals that not only understood what we were trying to do, but they themselves were trying to be

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the change that we were hoping to make. They were harbingers, like minded, passionate, and talented. I thank god for the day they came into my life, because since that day they have been the fuel to my heart and the soul of this magazine.

In my last quarter at Ai I felt a sudden urge to take The Harbinger from online to print. I wanted to leave Ai and my team with something to hold, with something that would encourage them (and others) to keep down this track we started. I admit it was a rushed decision, but where would The Harbinger be if we followed rules?

Going to print proved harder than we thought because we struggled to create something compelling and cohesive, but the reality is we are artists, we are random, a little crazy and a bit all over the place. Above it all, we are unapologetic about it. We don’t look for perfection and we are not trying to fit in; we’d rather break the mold than conform to it. Maybe one day we’ll grow out of what some call naïvety. That day is not today.

We wrote about what we know, interviewed those who caught our eye, designed what we imagined and traveled to places unknown to show you a piece of who we are. Not everything was planned, but nothing was an accident. Late nights, booze, the smell of reefer, dreams, goals and imagination is what we give you. A piece of our minds with a chunk of our hearts. This is who we are and this is our beginning.

A Letter From The Editor

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CO-EDITOR / DIONTE SMITH + PAUL RAZO

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR / NICK VALDIVIA

CREATIVE DIRECTOR / EDDIE ORTEGA

CO-CREATIVE DIRECTOR / DANIELLE ALLEN

ASSOCIATE DESIGNER / CHLOE THOMAS

CONTRIBUTING ARTIST / NIKO ORTEZ

RESIDENT PHOTOGRAPHER / SASKIA VENET

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER / JEANETH ARTEAGA

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS /

FREDDIE MARTINEZ + CHLOE THOMAS

FACULTY ADVISOR / STEPHANIE THOMAS

FASHION ASSISTANT / DENISSE TORRELLA

WEB DEVELOPMENT / NASTASIA GUTHRIE

FOUNDERS /

ESTEFANI CUEVAS + SASKIA VENET + DIONTE SMITH

SPECIAL THANKS /

THE FALLEN HARBINGERS + THE ART INSTITUTE OF

CALIFORNIA — LOS ANGELES + AIGA LOS ANGELES

CHAPTER + AARON POMPEY + CLAUDINE PAPILLON +

NICHET GRAY + PENNY KEY

WWW.THEHARBINGERLA.COM

INSTAGRAM.COM/THEHARBINGERLA

TWITTER.COM/THEHARBINGERLA

FACEBOOK.COM/THEHARBINGERLA

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KISS MY ÆSTHETIC

As artists we are a unique group. We

were born with this heightened instinct

to create. We have this overwhelming

feeling in our gut that tells us that to

pursue anything other than art would be

impossible. We burst at the seams with

this unknown force, and it takes all we

have to channel it and share it with the

world. For a true creative to surrender

themselves to a typical 9 to 5 work

schedule would be a nail in our coffin.

We weren’t made that way. Without

our art we become famished. We ache.

What does this mean? Are we self-

entitled? Are we egotistical? Just who do

we think we are? Why do we think that

what’s inside our head has to be shared

with the world? In short, we’re slaves.

Slaves to this fuel inside us. Slaves to

this lifestyle. We struggle. We endure

ridicule. We are misunderstood, and often

looked down on for our extreme courage

to follow our dreams. If this appears to be

egotistical or self-centered then so be it.

We endure scrutiny. Seclusion. Long

hours. And we do what many are afraid

to do — we look inwards and analyze

who we truly are. For better or worse

we strive for the harmony of our inner

and outer consciousness. We strive

for a greater perception of the world

around us. We look deeper. We read

into things longer. We need to be aware

of every angle and every minute detail.

We build the world around all of us. As

artists we are the personification of the

world wide aesthetic. We lay our talents

and hearts on the line. We can be the

strongest, the bravest and the most fragile,

all at the same time. We strive for a sense

of perfection that doesn’t exist. We want

to bring a sense of beauty to this world.

We want you to see us for who we are.

We fight to create a common ground, and

find solace in those that can look at our

art, see the essence of our souls, and say,

“I get it. I feel this too. You aren’t alone.”

WORDS BY / PAUL RAZO

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1.IN·SPI·RA·TION

something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a

force or influence that inspires someone.

TIPSThere are various resources out there to find inspiration.

Should you ever become stuck: get up, go outside, refresh, reset, reload.

A seven step guide to designing amazing il lustrations

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Vision to Reality

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2.CON·CEP·TU·AL·IZE

to form (an idea, picture, etc.) of

something in your mind.

3.SKETCH

a quick, rough drawing that shows the main features of an object

or scene

4.RE·FINE

to remove the unwanted substances

in (something); to improve (something)

by making small changes

TIPSBreak out those pencils and pens. Try not to erase as much. See where your mind takes you. Then work, work, work to get the desired details.

CONCEPTUALIZE,SKETCH, & REFINE

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5.DIG·I·TIZE

to change (information or pictures) to digital form.

6.TAKE·YO·TIME

to not hurry. the action of getting something done in a

careful way over a long period of time without

hurrying.

DIGITIZE & TAKE YO’ TIME

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TIPSWhether you’re designing in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Draw Some Stuff Because I Want To, you need to “take yo’ time.” Hurrying only results in careless errors and inadequate artwork.

The more patience you have the better because OH NO, the app just crashed before you saved your progress. Looks like you’ve got to start over.

DIGITIZE & TAKE YO’ TIME

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It’s a song reference. Please don’t be offended. I’m sure you’re a really great person...

With a lot of patience, and focus you can complete any design, be it a 4 hour breeze, or a 32 hour beast you

can design whatever it is that you set your mind on. Just focus, breathe, and let the creativity flow right

through you. Now, be inspired by your surroundings, my children, and multiply. I think that’s how the saying

goes, I could be wrong.

“b*#@! you guessed it!”YOU IS DONE...7.

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MODEL NessmaARTIST Danielle Allen

APPLICATION Adobe Illustrator

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Whether it is from the stench in an elevator, the leftover joint pieces that fall from the trashcan, or a smoky haze coming from the top of a parking garage, it’s evident that college students are picking up more than iced coffees on break.

Smoking marijuana and openly participating college students have always gone hand in hand, like a bowl and a lighter. According to a September 2014 report titled ‘Monitoring the Future’ released by the University of Michigan, marijuana use has been rising gradually among American college students since 2006. Over 39% of college students used marijuana in 2013. Daily marijuana use among college students is now at the highest it has been in over three decades.

The reason for the increase in marijuana use may be directly related to the growing number of states that have approved marijuana for medical use in the last decade. Since the passing of California’s Proposition 215 in 1996 and Senate Bill 420, and more recently, Colorado’s highly publicized passing of Amendment 64 in 2012, students around the country are growing more open to adding cannabis to their curriculums. But the reasons art students may be partaking on hitting the toke a little more than usual has a scientific reasoning behind it. According to James E. Lessenger’s book,

Drug Courts: A New Approach to Treatment and Rehabilitation, common symptoms associated with marijuana—euphoria, relaxation, amplified visual and auditory sensations are the result of the drug’s interactions with cannabinoid receptors in the brain. When these receptors reach certain chemicals, which are naturally present in the body, the chemical then helps regulate emotion, pain, memory, and appetite.

Some students interviewed argued that marijuana usage could creatively benefit any major, while other students interviewed felt marijuana leaves you unmotivated and lazy. It is ongoing debate on whether marijuana lessens creativity, or aids it.

A graphic design student, who asked to remain anonymous, claims it helps him get through creative blocks. “I do get more creative. I think about ideas and things to do. Just regular stuff. Like photoshoots with CDs and random objects,” he says, “When I smoke before I work, it’s a little different. Usually, when working on something so detailed, marijuana helps to take a few steps back and just look at it from an outer point of view. You come to different conclusions when you’re high, some that you wouldn’t have come to if you had your nose glued to the screen.”

WORDS BY / DIONTE SMITH

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The science community has always argued whether marijuana is an igniter of creativity. Smoking since the age of 14, this particular graphic design major says marijuana aids him not only with creative blocks, but social ones as well. Suffering from a mild case of social anxiety, marijuana has helped him professionally as well as personally. “It’s brought me closer to people. I suffer from minor social anxiety. So having a session with someone you never knew, can really loosen you up to just share deep thoughts that eventually turn into inside jokes when you’re not high.” One of his fellow classmates and smoking buddy, an advertising major, agrees that weed opens his mind up to a whole new artistic side. “The state of mind it [marijuana] puts me in just allows me to think about things from a different perspective,” he states. “I also feel like my intuition and sense of aesthetic is heightened. I just think it’s good for creativity.”

Marijuana has also been a way for students to get a brief break from Adobe and Power Point projects. “Marijuana puts me in a good mood and I can be productive. Smoking weed is a bonding thing for me and it’s been a bonding thing for a lot of people around the world,” says the advertising student.

There are other students on campus who think different about marijuana and its usage during the college years. While other students may get inspired after a bong hit, some students

find inspiration from things even more natural than weed: living life. “I get inspiration from the people I meet, from running in the mornings, from snowboarding. Inspiration could come from everywhere. Just live your life with an open mind and fill it with diverse activities,” said a culinary student. The culinary student is no stranger to partaking in weed activities himself. At the age of 17, he was smoking every day, even at times foregoing school to enjoy marijuana with his friends. He described these years as some of the most high, and unproductive years of his life. At around age 20, he realized he was no longer getting any positive intakes from smoking and it made him unmotivated and lazy, a common claim that many have for the reasons they don’t partake in marijuana.

A 2013 research study conducted by London’s Institute of Clinical Sciences at Imperial College found that people who smoke marijuana regularly over long periods of time tend to produce less of a chemical in the brain that is linked to motivation. The study found that the long-term cannabis users tend to produce less dopamine, that “feel good” chemical in the brain that plays a big part in motivation. However, smokers on campus scoff at this claim. No matter what research may state about how marijuana may effect motivation, students who smoke admit they won’t quit sparking up in the near future.

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Internships are seen as impending obstacles when in reality they are incredible opportunities. Here are some vital tips to prepare you for your

first internship and help you kickstart your art career.

DON’T LET YOUR INEXPERIENCE HOLD YOU BACK.

Just because you’re young or just starting out doesn’t mean that you’re any less eligible for internships. Internships are meant to give you insight into the industry. 17% of students complete their first internship in their freshman year, while 25% their sophomore year, 21% junior year, and 13% their senior year. Most students start their internships early despite their lack of experience, so you shouldn’t wait. It shouldn’t matter when you do it, but it is important to do it.

WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE CAN MAKE YOU IRREPLACEABLE.

Some companies lack diversity. So highlight what makes you unique. If you speak a second language, if you are a part of an ethnic, or gender minority group you can provide a fresh perspective.

YOU WILL HAVE TO ABIDE BY THE COMPANY’S RULES.

You will have to abide by the company’s rules, period.

WORDS BY / FREDDIE MARTINEZ

Don’t Sink Your Intern-ship

NETWORKING IS KEY. Most people get jobs by using personal networks. Network and make tons of connections because you never know when a person can help you get to the next level in your career.

APPLY AND TAKE ON MULTIPLE INTERNSHIPS.

Just because you have one does not mean you should stop there. Work at several internships and get the knowledge you need so you can be ready to walk into your industry with education and experience.

APPLY EARLY FOR INTERNSHIPS. There’s no such thing as too early to apply.

The sooner you start, the better. You will also most likely be paid very low wages if you wait til the last minute to apply for an internship. But, if you prepare there are some seriously competitive internships with great pay.

Unless you snag a highly competitive, well paid internship — make sure you have another source of income.

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For most, graduating would be a welcome relief from the stress and anxieties of school, not so for Edwin “Eddie” Ortega. With already four years under his belt at Ai, the then Graphic Design major decided that he still had more to learn. Though already proficient in the field of Graphic Design, Eddie saw the growth of the web design medium and switched his major to Graphic and Web Design, thus adding time to his sentence here at Ai.

Ambition is nothing new to Eddie. Whether it’s Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography, or Screen Printing, when he finds a new passion, he gives it his all. To put it in his own words, “I’ve always had ideas of making something really big, something huge that everybody will hear about. I don’t want to die and be forgotten. I want go down in the history books for doing something rad.”

That said, Eddie’s ambitions are paralleled only by his generosity and collaborative efforts. He believes that a large portion of education is learned outside of the classroom. It comes from, in his opinion,

working and collaborating with other artists. He lives up to these ideals by bringing fellow designers together as the President of the AIGA club, here at Ai.

As for the future, Eddie is excited to be in on the ground floor of Web Design as a booming medium that marries art and coding in a way thats never been seen before. He has a particular interest in app development. In an ever growing field that is expanding every day, Eddie sees this as the perfect time to pursue and further his ambitions and make his mark in the industry.

And the thing is, when you speak to Eddie, when you see his work, you know something big is in his future. Though incredibly talented, he remains humble and continues to learn everyday. Eddie’s philosophy is, “Never stop being a student. The moment you stop being a student, that’s when you’ve completely fucked up. You always have something to learn; from everything, everyone, and every experience. Just learn.”

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TALKING HER WAY TO THE TOP: BIANCA BEEWORDS BY / DIONTE SMITH

BIANCA BEE

Motivated. Determined. Resilient. Hustler. Talk

show host Bianca Byers, also known as Bianca Bee,

is a 21st century girl boss. As a video production

major, she captivates audiences with her bubbly

personality and talk-show acumen. The talk-show

host is also making waves as a friendly, fashionable

red carpet host.

In the past year, Bianca successfully completed

internships with renowned media companies,

Lionsgate and Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network.

“Women like Oprah Winfrey and Tyra Banks inspire

me. They’re classy, real, honest, sexy women who

are in command…”

Even at a young age, the Motor City native knew she

wanted to make an impact on the entertainment

world. As a high school student, Bianca did more

than attend pep rallies and proms. She graduated

at the age of 17, and bravely moved to Los Angeles

to attend the Art Institute and break into the

entertainment industry.

Bianca worked on a student produced audio show

and was inspired, “If others can put on a show and

use the resources that Ai offers, then why can’t I?

I knew immediately I wanted to create a name for

myself before I graduated. I am determined to work

hard now while in college and not get into partying

and things like that.”

As executive producer and host of The Bianca Bee

Show, she’s in charge of a production team that

films every Friday afternoon. They’ve produced

over 22 shows since launching in 2013. Recently,

she started a new blog, 20s Chronicles, and it

deals with topics like navigating the trials of dating,

building friendships, and finding your passion. 20s

Chronicles introduced Bianca Bee to an entirely

new audience, and motivated her to start the

Bianca Bee Foundation. The foundation is aimed at

young women who, like Bianca, want to be hosts in

the entertainment industry.

“So many girls were emailing me about becoming

a talk show host. A friend, who is a publicist for

Kanye West, suggested I start a foundation. I now

have 11 girls who I regularly work with. I call them

my, ‘Busy Bees.’ These women are from all over

the United States. I’m really excited about this,”

Next year Bianca plans to extend her foundation’s

success by getting sponsorships, putting on

seminars, and even doing some keynote speaking.

Currently, she is laser focused on completing her

education at AiLA and re-branding her show. Bianca

wants the upcoming year to be about restructuring,

but no matter what happens, the talk-show host

maven has no intentions of slowing down anytime

soon.

I now have 11 girls who I regularly work

with. I call them my, ‘Busy Bees.’

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Believe it or not, the government isn’t going to check your Facebook wall and think, “Wow, we really messed up. Let’s fix everything guys!” Your ranting solves nothing. Now is the time to remain calm. To remain smart. Now is the time to come together and think of ways to fix, and prevent, further injustices. Find solutions and ways to bring them to fruition.

You don’t fight the system, you become it. You must play by their rules until you’re in the position to write those rules. You must beat them at their own game. You must be ready to grasp hold when you see the power shift in your favor. You must be the patient poison that kills the beast.

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STYL’D BY BABYLON

WORDS BY / DANIELLE ALLEN

Most people sort through dressers,

drawers, and piles of clothes just to

figure out what to wear. The stress of

finding that perfect outfit really gets

people down. Let Babylon Cartel soothe

all your fashion based woes.

Babylon Cartel is a brand that can be

worn many different ways. Whether

you’re really athletic, bohemian chic, or

punk grunge: Babylon Cartel can suit

your needs. It’s not about what you can

buy, but about what you can do with the

clothes you own.

A basic start is a tee shirt, jeans, and a

pair sneakers. You could wear it bland.

You could wear it bold. You could rip it

up. You could tear it down. There are

limitless options to what you can do

with a little effort, and a lot of passion.

Whether you’re looking to spice up a

tasteless wardrobe, or neutralize a very

vibrant style, it can be done. Babylon

Cartel is a brand that capitalizes on

taking apparel designs and pressing

them to different styles and facets of

fashion.

BABYLON CARTEL CLOTHING CO.

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Female Model – Aspen G

Photography – Anouk Morgan

Makeup / Hair – Brittany Sullivan

Styling Gianni Lee

Male Model – Deion Smith

Photography – Mark Wrice

Direction / Styling – Aaron Ramey

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Grab your phone, tap on Instagram, and type @Roxiilucy. Be prepared to indulge yourself in the life of a girl who runs wild, in search of mesmerizing no one but herself. Her account screams sex and controversy, showing us a girl that you would never want to mess with. Lucky for us, today she’s on our team.

She’s not your typical ‘girl next door’, she is untamed, a proud misfit with a heart of gold. One would never imagine that she was raised in Iran, and that when she moved back to the US she was impressed by the fact that women rode motorcycles. More than a decade from when she landed back in the city, Roxii has developed a personality that could turn her into an LA icon.

@ROXIILUCY

@RoxiiLucyTHE BADDEST BITCH WITH THE

SWEETEST HEART

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Braces, big hair, and cat eyeliner are emblems to her being. When you ask the Fashion Designer about her influences, she reminisces on her high school days when she use to rip jeans and cut T-shirts. Add mesh, guns, and a few gold chains and that is who she is now. Roxanne Assad’s first collection, which she describes as ‘high end street wear’, is set to release in 2015.

If her collection pieces represent a part of who she is they will certainly exude danger and sensuality. But the girl we saw today says a little bit more than just that. The girl we spent time with laughs at inconvenience, smiles at strangers, and holds her friends close. Roxii truly is — the baddest bitch with the sweetest heart.

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In a room filled with people, she

stands out and she knows it. “If I

get to know you, I’ll show you my

music”, she said. It was a tradeoff, if

I showed her a part of me, she would

show me a piece of her. The night

we met, she didn’t know I would be

writing about her, and she didn’t

know I would become a supporter

of her music. Singer-songwriter

Kyleigh Carlton, better known as

Kai, told me more about herself in

our first brief encounter than she

did in our most recent interview.

From North Carolina to Los Angeles,

the girl who relinquished studying

music at Berklee college is now an

Audio Production student at the Art

Institute L.A. In the nature of any

true musician, Kai is passionate,

romantic, and just like all of us

— a little lost. Highly influenced

by artists such as Billy Joel, Nina

Simone, and Lana del Rey; Kai’s

vocals are rooted in blues. Her

voice is airy, and her sounds are

alternative. Lyrically, she’s inspired

by books, and poems.

“I like to tell stories, that goes

back to blues, blues tell stories.”

Her lyrics are complex, and not

always easy to decipher but they

all have a root and a purpose, to

make people feel. In a symbolic

manner, Kai sings about everyday

feelings and everyday subjects.

May it be society and it’s rules, or

sorrow and disappointment. Her

music is personal, and in a world of

cruelty it’s no wonder why she tries

to protect it. Kai isn’t just singing a

song, she’s showing us a part of who

she is.

A big advocate for LGBTQ rights,

Kai is currently working on releasing

a song that puts into perspective

how sexuality can be very hard on

someone, “As a musician I don’t

want to dwell on one thing, but I do

want to have at least one song that

says its not ok to make people feel

bad.” Kai holds a beautiful mind,

she’s young, full of ideals, hopes and

dreams. She knows much of who

she likes, who she wants to be and

what she stands for.

Over a few weeks, after a few

songs, I understood what she meant

when she said, “If I get to know

you, I’ll show you my music.” She

didn’t want to feel vulnerable with

someone she didn’t know. Luckily,

I got to know her — luckily, I heard

her music. And now so can you.

www.soundcloud.com/ky-b-music

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I was inspired by my mom to enter the baking

and pastry industry. As a kid, I watched her

make amazingly beautiful cakes! I have always

had a passion for sweets and baking, and

always knew I wanted to do this for a living, so

I asked myself… “why not fill peoples hearts

and tummies with incredible creative sweets

by starting my own business?” I decided right

then and there to go above and beyond to

deliver the best creative, quality, and delicious

sweets. I chose the name “Swagg Dalicious

Sweets by Hector Gabriel” to represent who I

am. I love fashion and wanted to incorporate it

with my business. I take my swagg from the

streets to the kitchen. Becoming a baking and

pastry chef isn't just a career, it's the driving

force that motivates me everyday to make my

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Having conquered the foreign streets of LA, international student Timofey Zinukov is making himself well-acquainted in the city’s culinary industry. The Harbinger LA asked

one of our favorite Russians and one of the campus’ coolest Peer Mentors to share with The Harbinger team a taste of his favorite dishes to cook.

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LEMON CHIFFON CAKE

IN THE KITCHEN

Lemon CurdYield: 1 lb. 4 oz.

Ingredients

● 4 fl oz fresh lemon juice

● 6.5 oz granulated sugar

● 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated fine

● 2 eggs

● 6 oz unsalted butter, room temperature

Directions

1. Combine the lemon juice, 3 oz of the sugar and

lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Mix the eggs and remaining sugar in a bowl well.

3. Temper the egg mixture with ¼ of the boiling juice.

Add to the remaining juice and return to the stove.

Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking vigorously.

Continue mixing and boil 1-2 minutes.

4. Remove from the heat and chill over an ice

bath until the mixture reaches 120 F.

5. Add the butter in five parts, beating

well after each addition.

6. Use to fill the Lemon Chiffon Cake layers.

Yield: 12-16 servings

Ingredients

● 2 cups all-purpose flour

● 7 eggs, separate yolks and whites

● 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

● 3 teaspoons baking powder

● 1 teaspoon salt

● ¾ cup water

● ½ cup canola oil

● 4 teaspoons lemon zest, grated fine

● 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

● 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Place oven rack in the lowest

position.

2. In a large bowl combine sifted flour, sugar, baking powder

and salt.

3. In another bowl whisk the egg yolks, water,

oil, lemon zest and vanilla extract.

4. Combine dry ingredients and yolk mixture. Beat until well

blended.

5. Add fresh lemon juice to egg whites. On medium,

speed whisk them to medium peaks form.

Fold the whites into the batter in three parts,

gently mixing them together after each addition.

6. Spoon the batter into 10-inch cake pan. Bake

50-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly

touched. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

7. Remove the cake from baking pan and cut it

horizontally in three equal layers. Spread the Lemon Curd

between each layer and top with another. Cut as desired.

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ROASTED ROSEMARY CHICKEN

IN THE KITCHEN

PHOTO BY / JEANETH ARTEAGA

Ingredients

● 3-4 pound chicken

● Fresh lemon juice from ½ lemon

● 1 teaspoon paprika

● 2 tablespoons rosemary, dry

(or 5 springs fresh rosemary)

● Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Wash and pat the chicken dry.

3. Crush dried rosemary or mince fresh rosemary.

You might leave one rosemary spring for garnish.

4. Season each side and inside of the

chicken with salt, black pepper,

paprika and rosemary.

5. Truss the chicken so it will be juicy

even after you roast it.

6. Sprinkle some fresh lemon juice on the chicken.

7. Cover the chicken breast with a piece of foil.

8. Place the chicken in a rack in a hotel pan and

put it in the oven. Bake 50-60 minutes.

Internal temperature should be 165 F.

9. Remove the foil from the breast after 20 minutes.10. Every 20 minutes drizzle some

vegetable oil on top of the chicken.

11. After the chicken is ready, let it cool a

little bit and cut as desired.

Serve with Apple Cranberry Sauce.

Apple Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

● 1 ½ cups dry cranberries

● 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped

into ¼ inch cubes

● 1 cup water

● 1 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium heat.

2. Add cranberries, bring to a simmer.

Simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Add apple, bring to a simmer.

4. Continue to cook over medium heat for 15 - 20

minutes, stirring occasionally. If needed add more

water. The sauce should have a thick consistency.

5. Serve warm sauce with the Roasted Rosemary Chicken.

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With the recent shootings in Aurora,

Colorado; Sandy Hook, Connecticut;

and Fort Hood, Texas, video games are

once again at the end of the pointed

finger of negative accusation. Forced

to answer for any and all violent crimes

involving guns. Many parents and

conservatives believe violent video

games subconsciously cause these

shooting rampages. Video games have

been in our lives for several decades,

why are they always used as a scapegoat

when analyzing horrific gun violence?

Currently there are very few scientific

speculations that associate video

games with violent behavior. To play

video games with complex conditions,

it takes a well-rounded, mature mind.

RATED MWORDS BY / FREDDIE MARTINEZ

Obviously kids under 14 shouldn’t be

playing violent video games but if there

is sincere concern for what games

children play, then parents should pay

more attention to the rating of said

games before purchasing them. After a

certain age, we are able to grasp what is

ethical and unethical.

Much like the ancient paintings of

warriors and hunters on cave walls,

and the death and tragedy of classic

literature, such as Romeo and Juliet,

it is human nature to depict violence.

Not as guides to live by, but as art to

be observed. As stories to be told.

They are gateways to alternate times

and realities that take us away, even if

only for a moment, from our everyday

lives. Video games are merely a modern

representation of one of our oldest

traditions.

We have primal urges that we suppress

every day regardless of what is being

presented to us in products or the

media. There are many people who play

violent video games that are perfectly

normal. I personally play them and

I have never entertained the idea of

killing someone. I know so many well-

adjusted people that also enjoy playing

these so called, “dangerous” games. We

are capable of functioning in society

and video games are just a healthy

outlet for all our frustration.

RATED M

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A man of universal talents, Tyler Riso has always

looked at film-making as his way to make his artistic

stamp on the world. Armed only with a Macbook and

a vision, Tyler began his foray into film-making by

shooting numerous skate videos, music videos, and

sketches from as early on as middle school. Being

always resourceful at any given time is part of Tyler’s

film-making magic; whether it’s toting his laptop all

around town, or even taking it into the bathtub to

film himself playing a game of cards. Tyler proved

that an artist doesn’t need a full fledged studio to

create a vision and get the job done.

When the time came to choose a school to help him

pursue his cinematic aspirations, Tyler looked into

some of the best film school’s he could find, but when

he took the tour of the Art Institute of California-

Los Angeles campus, it won him over instantly. The

facilities, faculty, and hands-on approach to the

medium is just what he’d been looking for. With A.I’s

curriculum, Tyler was able explore many aspects of

the film making process and narrow down where his

true passion lies, Production Design. Building sets

and bringing universes to life is what Tyler really

loves to do, but truth be told he excels in every

regard of film making; from the writer’s desk to the

editing room.

Now in his 12th quarter at the Art Institute, Tyler’s

come a long way from the Macbook medium. He

recently debuted his first short film, “Nightbane”,

of which he was the writer, director, designer, and

editor for. Inspired by his life long love of “Zelda”,

Tyler built an entire universe for this film and it’s

characters. The film, and potential series, follows

the story of Laef. A naive boy who wants more than

anything to be a proper warrior, but he quickly finds

out that the journey has some bumps along the way.

Tyler learned the same lesson during the film’s

production. From location permits being denied to

actors dropping out at the last minute, he learned

that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. But

discouragement isn’t really his style. As he puts it,

“When something goes wrong, it sucks, but it can

almost always lead to something better. You just

have to roll with the punches.”

Spend a day on Tyler’s set and you’ll see first hand

how he lives up to that testament. He understands

and exemplifies how a true artist can thrive and

create under pressure. Something that he’s learned

from working on as many sets as he can. Just as he

advises all other aspiring film students do, “Just work.

Get on as many sets as possible.” He also mentions

that networking is a huge part of the industry, “…Be

personable. Be friendly with everyone. I mean, I call

a film mine, but it wouldn’t be anything without a

great crew. It’s a collaborative effort. It’s not just me

shooting by myself anymore. I’ve learned to be a part

of a team.”

Tyler is currently working as Production Designer

on multiple projects, writing a script for his next

short film, and working to further his production

company, Malice Arts. To watch his first short film,

“Nightbane” visit youtube.com/user/malicearts.

A Jack of All TradesWORDS BY / PAUL RAZO

A JACK OF ALL TRADES

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