Many of you are probably wondering, what goes into making a literary magazine? What are all the components? Where did we start, and where are we now in the process? The Matchbox staff thought we’d give you the inside scoop on what it takes to…

In the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, Media Council at UCSC became motivated to respond and unite. This resulted in a vote to send seven students and one advisor to the 45th presidential inauguration. Media Council is a governing body and funding source made up of leaders…

“There’s this stupid quote from The Simpsons where Homer says ‘Alcohol is the cause of and solution to all my problems’ and that’s how I feel about piano,” he said to me laughing. He went on to explain that when he was in middle school,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…