Samhita Krishnan

15 Articles

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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...