Living on the road
What it means to be a part of van life and van life culture It can be lonely out there on the road in a vehicle carrying your
Catherine Norby Archive
in: Life
/ 12/04/2020
Healing in nature
Nature is a frightening and powerful force. In the modern world, it’s easy to forget that, and just as easily, it is forgotten that power can also be
Visiting Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park in California is one of the state’s hidden gems. An alien-looking desert lies in the southern region, offering tons of climbing, camping and new
Luv Martha
On the side of a highway in Santa Cruz, California, Martha Hudson sits in her bus as she waits for a facetime call from me. Cars can be
Karissa Hosek is gone dirtn’
Some people are lucky enough to turn the outdoors into their place of work. Karissa Hosek and her partner, Linhbergh Nguyen, are among them. Combining their love of
in: News
/ 10/26/2020
The Lariat staff faces the fires
How the Lariat staff are being affected by the new fires in southern California The dry Santa Ana winds have not been kind to the landscape of southern
Favored sustainable products in the outdoor community
Sustainable shopping for the outdoors can be difficult, especially when it comes to steep prices and sorting through hundreds of websites. What works best for each outdoor enthusiast
Accepting Body
Catherine Norby explores societal standards for beauty and clothing with friends There’s a common notion in American societal standards for women and men. Women are expected to maintain
Saddleback College maintaining cross-country online
The transition of physical sports to an online classroom has not been one without challenges. Some athletes, especially those in team sports, have struggled with the loss of
The life of the notorious RBG
A review of her life and some of her most impactful cases Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a pioneer of the women’s rights movement and an associate justice of the
in: Featured
/ 09/23/2020
The oil in the backyard
The Los Angeles-Long Beach area in California is ranked No. 1 for high ozone levels, No. 6 for 24-hour particle pollution and No. 4 for annual particle pollution
Hangar 18 climbing gyms reopening
Hangar 18 climbing gyms will reopen in response to California’s four-tier color system as laid out by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the company announced on Sept. 9. Currently, Orange