10 iconic films from the 2010s

James Domizio, Staff Writer

December 12, 2019

In the 2010s, we saw many new classics by directors ranging from old masters to emerging talent. From the rise of commercial LGBTQ films to the wider acceptance of minority-directed films, it’s never been easier to see yourself on the silver screen. Here are 10 iconic films that feature supreme technica...

Evacuating Healdsburg: My experience fleeing home during the Kincade Fire

Jose Gonzalez, Staff Writer

December 12, 2019

I had tears streaming down my face and my hands were shaking — I feared what would come next. Healdsburg was under mandatory evacuation. I wondered if it would burst into flames and if I would return to a pile of ash instead of my hometown. The Kincade Fire started at 9:27 p.m. Oct. 23 near Geyservi...

The digital detox diary: My 24-hour device-free diet

Mark Fernquest, Co-Magazine Editor

December 12, 2019

The rules: my digital diet will last 24 hours, during which time I will forgo cell phone, laptop, internet, debit/credit card and electronic key-fob usage. I will, however, use analog technology as usual, including clocks, my truck and a pay phone — if I happen to come across one that works. Prefa...

Kincade Fire Gallery

December 12, 2019

Overview by Zane Zinkl High winds, dry brittle ground and low humidity combined on the evening of Oct. 23 to ignite the Kincade Fire in northeastern Sonoma County near Alexander Valley. During the next two weeks, the fire burned 77,758 acres, destroyed 360 structures — 174 of them homes — and for...

Fake reality: SRJC students unprepared for a fake news world

Alex Nunez, Staff Writer

December 12, 2019

Only one of the following stories is true. Can you pick which one?   A. Decatur man discovers bride is ‘his own granddaughter’; no plans for divorce A 68-year-old man from Decatur in Northern Alabama has reportedly had a “terrible shock” after discovering his new bride, a 24-year-old...

“That’s just how it is”: Trials and tribulations of modern day dating

Allison Khadoo, Staff Writer

December 12, 2019

The dim light from her phone screen highlighted Solangel Rostran’s face as she scrolled through her Tinder feed. Sitting in the comfort of her living room, her face changed as she read messages from her matches. “So fine wishing I could kiss you LOL.” Another one wrote, “You are absolutely, ...

When we post the past: How social media shapes identity

Téa Lindsey, Staff Writer

December 12, 2019

When Isaac Young opens Instagram, he scrolls through the daily feed perfectly tailored for him by his following list and the app’s own algorithm. He views the pages of artists he follows, stays up-to-date on the happenings of friends and tries to kill time. On the occasion that he posts, it’s a piec...

Double life: Classes by day, jokes by night

Riley Palmer, Co-Editor-in-Chief

December 12, 2019

Winning was the last thing on Gina Stahl-Haven’s mind as she stepped on stage for the finals of the San Francisco Comedy Competition. In her mind, she had already won. “Once I was in, I was like, ‘I’m in. I got the Ph.D. now. Who cares?’” she said. Jokes come naturally to Stahl-Haven. As she ...

Juiced players vs. juiced balls: Experts debate reasons for home run highs

Kayla Beaton, Staff Writer

December 12, 2019

Baseball was once known as America’s national pastime, yet the once innocent sport has become known for performance-enhancing drugs (PED) and most recently, questions about juiced baseballs. The juiced baseball theory suggests Major League Baseball (MLB) has altered the baseball to increase scoring. Th...

Tackling adversity: Bear Cubs change with the game

Ian MacGregor, Staff Writer

December 12, 2019

Football constantly changes on both sides of the ball. Tackling mechanics have changed how defenses play, and a shift away from the run game has changed offensive philosophy. As the game evolves, players and coaches are forced to adapt or get out. Research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, and other ...

Changing Minds: Psychedelic psychotherapy in Sonoma County

Zane Zinkl, News Editor

December 12, 2019

A psychedelic retreat. A 75-milligram dose of ketamine. Intramuscular injections. Eve laid on her mat with her trip-sitter beside her. She felt it coming on. Then, whoosh. “I don’t know if there was a windy noise, or it was just inside my head. The tumbling, turning, kaleidoscope effect came on, ...

When it’s time to bug out what to pack when you have to get out of Dodge

Mark Fernquest and Abraham Fuentes

December 12, 2019

Fires. Floods. Power outages. Sonoma County residents live with them all. It’s not whether these events will strike, but when. How does one best deal with forced evacuations during high-stress situations? Consider assembling a bug-out bag (BOB). A BOB is a backpack prepacked with items that will keep you al...