On The Set With EILEEN COX BAKER

by Stephanie Elgin

She spends nearly $30,000 per episode on wardrobe.  From the earrings the actors wear right down to the nitty gritty shoes they walk in, she’s the one in charge.  Her eye for fashion coupled with the ability to understand the director’s vision has made her a success in the industry.  After spending a morning on the set of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, I got the opportunity to see firsthand, the meticulous nature of being a Costume Designer.  SCV resident and Costume Designer, for the hit television series CSI, Eileen Cox Baker, took a moment to talk with us. 

Creating Medical Advancements, One Foundation At A Time

by Molly Wilson

Cancer. It’s a foreboding word that no one can seem to avoid. We’ve either known someone personally, or heard of someone affected and dying from cancer. The word implies an outside force attacking the core of the body. Such a formidable disease is difficult to tolerate, and when a child is forced to carry such a burden, the disease becomes increasingly intolerable. The fight against cancer is a cultural effort, and yet there are certain people and organizations who make it their personal mission to battle this plague.