by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Arts, Culture, Winter 2014
Christina Hall may seem like a typical 20-year-old. After growing up in Lakewood, California, she left home to attend college, where she is working toward a bachelor’s degree in psychology. However, closer inspection of Hall’s life reveals some aspects that aren’t...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 10, 2013 | Fall 2013, Insider, Staff Essay
The van felt swelteringly hot as we traveled. I tried putting my head against the glass, hoping for a brief respite, but found it burning hot as well. I pulled my head away and stared out at the red dust, barrel cacti, and saguaro that stretched into the distance. Two...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 8, 2013 | Fall 2013, Field Notes, Highway Highlight
US Route 1 winds 2,450 miles along the US East Coast through major cities like Miami, D.C., Boston, and New York City. But in the autumn, especially around early or mid-October, the stretch of highway along the coast of Maine is particularly striking when the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 7, 2013 | Fall 2013, Happenings
There’s something about the crunch of leaves underfoot and the hints of an upcoming winter that makes people want to celebrate. But don’t limit yourself to the traditional Americana of Halloween and Thanksgiving. The United States is home to many ethnic enclaves with...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2013 | Summer 2013
Turn your pocket watch back 160 years, and Jacksonville, Oregon, explodes with activity. Gold fever has lured more than 2,000 settlers to the mines, and residents spend those gold nuggets in Jacksonville’s saloons, gambling halls, and shops. A few precious flakes even...
