Samhita Krishnan
15 Articles
Community News
CD14 council office spends $1.07 million on streetlight repairs, ‘When the streets are dark, people feel less safe’
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado made streetlight repair one of her first priorities after taking office, seeing reliable lighting as a basic public safety issue for Council District...
Opinions
Opinion: NBA must go beyond canceling ‘Magic City Monday’
When the Atlanta Hawks announced "Magic City Monday," it initially felt like just another themed game night. The promotion promised lemon pepper wings, exclusive merchandise and...
Opinions
Opinion: Cigarettes are diet culture in disguise
When I first arrived at Occidental, I didn’t notice the trees or the architecture. I noticed the cigarette butts — pressed into the pavement...
Culture
Author Tony Tulathimutte accepts rejection
Tony Tulathimutte visited Occidental for a reading and Q&A centered on his short story collection "Rejection," organized by the English department Feb. 28. The...
Community News
‘Every moment is a gift’: Senior center Valentine’s dance
Seniors gathered at the Highland Park Adult Senior Citizen Center Feb. 12 for a Valentine’s Day dance featuring music, dancing and social activities, according...
Community News
NELA small businesses show solidarity amid ICE activity
Small businesses in Highland Park are responding to increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity with signage, temporary closures and community events following...
Community News
Oxy students join LA protests against ICE activity
Occidental College students joined demonstrators in Northeast LA (NELA) Jan. 18 to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Highland Park, according to...
Opinions
Opinion: What ‘Heated Rivalry’ reveals about women’s desire
Last Sunday, I opened my Instagram and found myself perplexed at a clip of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani urging residents to spend their snowy evenings...


