Dino is back!! This episode is a reflection to the vibes I've been feeling since school started again. I guess I am feeling a lot of fear in terms of the future; I constantly feel like I'm not enough or I am making the wrong decisions. Sometimes, these feelings trap me in a sadness sinkhole and stop me from appreciating the present. This comic is a reminder for myself that it's time to reset, maybe with the help of Ojai mountains and an orange-blossom flavored breeze~ - Keira
Here's a short comic to conclude 2021 and celebrate the new years!!! I hope everyone'll have a great new years eve and wonderful start to 2022 <33 Much love! - Keira
Even when I feel sadness welling up my throat, I am so used to suppressing my tears, especially if I'm surrounded by others. Hiding behind screens and fake smiles, I so often fear being vulnerable with myself and around others. At times, I find it easier to numb my feelings, because dealing with them through a proper crying sesh or a five mile run takes way too much time. After all, at Thacher, the luxury of time to destress is something none of us really have. This is a daily dilemma that I'm sure many of you confront, too. I guess this week, I'm hoping to use this space for the purpose of reminding you (and myself simultaneously) that crying and letting that gush of emotion out WILL make you happier and healthier sometimes! Vulnerability is not shameful. - Keira Yin
For a while, I couldn't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in my appearance. These were often details that were minor and couldn't be seen by others. I would open my camera or stand in front of the mirror, but I wouldn't like what I saw. Living in an age rife with peer-comparison on social media and diet culture, I think these feelings are shared by many around me. This comic, as a dose of positivity, hopes to help you (the reader) fight these negative perceptions you may have about yourself. Remember, whoever you are and however you look, you are beautiful and enough!! - Keira Yin
When buying new sheets, tissues, shirts, or chairs, buy bamboo products instead! They are great for the environment and support sustainable businesses. Thanks for reading! - Robinson Tong
Ian Zhang '20 reviews the smash-hit Netflix series, Black Mirror.
Serena Warren '16, a current senior, has spent the fall trimester capturing environmental portraits of various farmers and artists under the guidance of David Kepner. Environmental portraiture focuses on portraying an individual in their organic environment. By photographing these individuals, Serena has illuminated their unique stories and the influence of Ojai on their artistic visions … Continue reading The Essence of Ojai
On December 14, Nevin Bernet '16 won the Ojai Youth Film SocietyΒ grand prize for his film Getting There. The film, shot over Thanksgiving break, is about a son with an abusive relationship with his father. This was an interesting thematic choice considering the father-son duo of filmmakers. In a recent interview, Bernet revealed the inspiration … Continue reading Nevin Bernet: Thacher’s Own Up-and-Coming Youth Filmmaker
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