A photograph lasts as long as a million unspoken words. A photograph is worth one second more than infinite time; it holds light as the memory, though looking at a photograph, we forget that. A photograph is created as a measure of immateriality that stretches when you garnish a print with descriptional ink and tape […]
It has been a while since I read a book on my own accord. Instead, I read literature that is assigned to me, and while they are usually insightful and interesting, I find myself missing out on the possibility for experiencing the text as it may have been intended. Perhaps this is due to the […]
I’ve never really been one for reading poetry. I read the poetry I was assigned for classes precisely because I was assigned it and breathed a sigh of relief when we moved on, letting what I had read leak quietly out of my brain. Lines of prose that I find particularly beautiful and striking stand […]
So over the winter break I had a semi-emergency situation with my foot that you don’t need details on. While waiting for the weirdly attractive podiatrist to come see me, a nice blonde nurse started asking me about where I went to school and what I was studying, you know, nurse small-talk. This was a woman who three […]
In 1939 Clemente Orozco painted the finishing touches to his latest mural inside the dome of Hospicio Cabañas in Guadalajara. Orozco titled this work “The Man of Fire”. It is perhaps Orozco’s most optimistic painting. The mural depicts a man composed of the best qualities from various sciences, theologies, philosophies, artists, and world leaders. This so called “man of […]
Hello! Welcome! Below is a list of favorite and/or recommended books by the Matchbox staff. These picks come in a range of genres and authors. We wanted to share this list with you in hopes that you will find that perfect holiday gift for your friend or family member, or that you will […]
As someone with no artistic talent, I have always been in awe of people who can create any kind of art. I find myself gawking at the art of my friends and the small works they produce. One of these friends is Emily Collins, a fourth year student of UC Davis whom I met while […]
2016 has been rough for many of us. Hatred, racism, and bigotry have arisen in ways not imaginable prior to the election. Finals are coming up. And we’ve all had our fair share of horrible days, some outshining more than others. Despite all this, 2016 has also shed light on the issues our community has yet to work […]
It’s your first year in college, you’re here whether you chose to be or your parents made sure you went. You’ve got to pick a major, a somewhat life changing decision. (That’s crazy, right?). Okay, so you’ve chosen a major that maybe fits you and you picked all your classes. Now you think, “Okay, things […]
A warm welcome to all! Here you will find Matchbox Magazine’s blog that will post every Friday, and sometimes more than that. We hope to fill this blog with interesting content about things that have inspired our staff, and will hopefully inspire you as a reader. We aspire to make this a place for you […]