Brody Salazar

Curious, passionate, and persistent. When I take interest in something I invest in it entirely. Writer and artist.

Worked on 370 assignments, created 110, named on 20 bylines for The Chaffey Breeze.

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 6 min read

Fútball Americano

To Francisco Jimenez, football is not just a sport he happens to play, it is a life path he and his family consciously chose. Following his football path meant leaving friends and family to move to a new country where he would have to learn a new language and acquaint himself to a new culture. In Mexico, football is not...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 5 min read

On Fear: Why Are We Drawn To It? From The Standpoint Of Our Psyche

Why we are so drawn to horror has always been a greatly debated topic. Famous for gore, demonic possessions and jump scares, films of this genre prove to be extremely popular all year long. Pinpointing an exact reason for the appeal of these fear-inducing films can seem daunting. However, the study of psychology grants us some level of explanation for...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 2 min read

News Roundup 10/29/19

A New California Wildfire breaks out in Los AngelesAs the strong winds continue to occur, so do the wildfires. On Oct. 28, mandatory evacuations were being made due to the Getty Fire that broke out Monday morning following the Kincade Fire and Tick Fire. The students who attend Mount Saint Mary's University were evacuated. According to The Los Angeles Department...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

MeToo, Epstein — A Bitter Obituary

The case of the late New York financier, Jeffrey Epstein, has permeated American consciousness for well over a decade. Epstein stands accused of orchestrating a sex-trafficking ring targeting minor girls out of his Palm Beach mansion. He has thwarted proper punitive measures twice: first, in 2008, with a plea bargain that would in February 2019 be ruled as unconstitutional for...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 4 min read

News Roundup 10/28/19

A New California Wildfire Breaks Out in LA as a Million People Face Days Without PowerThe Getty Fire started on the 405 West in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood on Monday. This fire began as the Kincade and Tick Fires were still burning, and the area that the Getty fire is affecting is home to celebrities and houses that are worth...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

News Roundup 10/22/19

California gets ready for more wildfires and power outages as the weather refuses to cooperateAccording to Los Angeles Fire Chief Patrick Butler, 40 acres of fire ignited in Pacific Palisades on Monday. Windy conditions continued this week and 40 homes are threatened in the area. About 209,00 homes are in risk of having their power shut down to prevent the...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

News Roundup 10/21/2019

Democrats See Impeachment Proceedings Take Longer Than Some Initially Expected Democrats in the House are running out of time to finish up their investigation into whether it was an abuse of the presidential office for Trump to try and pressure Ukraine to investigate those who are running against him this year. The goal to have their investigation finished, and Trump...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 2 min read

News Roundup 10/16/19

Walking The Speedway Off Cherry The Auto Club Speedway will host Light The Night on October 26, 2019. More than 6000 people will attend the free event, participating in the festival or trekking the less than 2 mile path. The night is about raising awareness of people affected by leukemia (blood cancer). Leukemia affects all ages, mostly caucasian males. Bodies...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

News Roundup 10/09/19

Welcoming 9,000 New (Hypothetical) Rancho Cucamonga ResidentsAccording to the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan, more than 4,000 acres were voted to be turned into residential areas, conservation spaces, and parks. It will have two blocks set aside for commercial shops. There are a few concerns in mind such as how the development would affect pre-existing land owners' property value...

By (Brody as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Chaffey Breeze - 3 min read

News Roundup 10/15/2019

Fortnite Chapter 2 Release On October 13, following a rocket event, Fortnite fans were taken by surprise when a black hole appeared on their screens. Players couldn't access the game until Tuesday October 15, when Fortnite Chapter 2, season one was released. Along with a brand new map, Fortnite made adjustments to weapons, vehicles and mobility. Fortnite is a free...