Sophia Sipe

From sunburns to sweat beads, the summer is the time to take in all the heat, and then find a way to escape it. What better way to run from the rays than with a bag of buttered popcorn, a movie ticket and a seat right under the air conditioning vent? With upcoming film releases, a trip to the theater may become more than an escape. It might just be an entire experience. 1.

For decades, dressing up to take awkward pictures and dry hump in a school’s gymnasium has been a rite of passage, preceding the celebration of every coming-of-age story. From distanced slow dance partners to hip-hop-made dance moves like the Dougie and the yike, those floors have seen it all. While this uncomfortable and sweaty experience has been a unifying theme in most American students’ lives, for years, LGBTQ+ youth were excluded.

As the bitter wind rolls out and the warm sun moves in, off-season students are eager to repair months of pent up college burnout. Luckily, Southern California hosts a slew of common remedies, from food markets to festivals. From Long Beach to Huntington and Irvine, there’s something for everyone. 1. Huntington Beach Foodie Fest Hosted by the Weekend Night Market, this new summer series will run every first Friday of the month, from June to August at Golden West College.