Five Tower District Hotspots to Visit This Semester

Story By: Toni Woodruff, Reporter

September 11, 2019

One of the many advantages of being a student at Fresno City College is the proximity of a good time and even better food. Whether you only have an hour to kill between classes or in the mood to enjoy a night out after class, FCC is closer to all the hotspots than you think.   Here are five pla...

The Man Behind the Makeup

September 25, 2018

“The Life of Lei: The Man Behind the Makeup” showcases the many obstacles Paul Hernandez, the man behind the makeup himself, faces in his personal life. Hernandez’s drag persona goes by the name of Leilani Price, who, in particular, has stood out with her creativity, entertainment and fun personality. Fresno...

Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival Thrills

Story By: Toni Woodruff, Reporter

September 25, 2018

The five day Reel Pride Film Festival returned to Tower District on Sept. 19 - 23 with more than 40 films celebrating the LGBTQ community. “It’s the only place where the gay is the star,” Tiana Perez, former member of the board of directors of Fresno Reel Pride, said. This year, Fresno Reel...

Fresno Film Festival Celebrates 13th Year

Story By: Marco Rosas, Entertainment Editor

November 29, 2017

Fresno’s Tower District is known for its art. The murals, poetry, dance performances and music are ingrained into Tower District’s identity through the multitude of events held throughout the neighborhood. The Tower Theater is often the venue for many artistic events such as this year’s Fresno...

Hi-Top Coffee — the New Coffee Place in Tower

Story By: Melissa Moua, Reporter

October 11, 2017

Hi-Top Coffee made its grand entrance in the Tower District recently, taking over what was Café Corazón. The menu offers a variety of items such as coffee, teas, pastries and bread spreads. Its specialty drink is a two-cup drink called Low-Top -- a double shot espresso cup and a chilled mixt...