by Paul Yoder Micah Gunnell knows that just being good isn’t good enough. In the comics business, you have to be prolific. As an artist for Marvel, Nickelodeon, and many other beloved brands, Micah puts out hundreds of quality drawings every week. His art appears in newsstands and TV screens around the globe, but he’s not complacent. We asked Micah why and how he got into the extremely competitive business of bringing heroes to life.     Telescope Magazine: When did you know you wanted to become an artist? Did you initially have comic books in mind? Micah Gunnell:  From the time I could hold a pencil I was always drawing a lot. My Mom says I used to draw […]

by Chris Brumley Mr. Toilet, Jack Sim, is working to bring global sanitation issues into focus in order to save lives.    He believes the embarrassment surrounding the bathroom is keeping us from reaching out to those who are being poisoned by poor sanitation conditions.  See Jessica Yu’s  short film about the founder of the World Toilet Organization and why he believes the often neglected issue of sanitation should be brought to center stage. Telescope Magazine:  What did you do before founding the World Toilet Organization? Jack Sim:  I was a businessman. I founded 16 small and medium enterprises between age 24 and 40 and made some money. At 40, I was halfway to death at 80, so I felt […]

by Alyssa Bellia Ramona Cox is a pilot, adventure traveler, and gear reviewer who inspires by her hard work and perseverance. Learning from her courageous father, she has pursued spirited undertakings including backpacking, skiing, scuba diving and her true passion…flying. With solo airborne trips lasting months at a time in remote areas of wilderness, she has had the privilege of seeing some of nature’s most beautiful offerings but also has had to master survival skills and overcome the fear of being in unpredictable environments. Named “Pilot of the Month” in an issue of AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) Magazine, Ramona goes to show that a five-foot woman can be an aviation dynamo. Ramona enjoys giving back and is a […]

by Paul Yoder James Cheeks III didn’t know Michael K. Green, an on-the-rise skateboarder coming out of Long Beach. But when Michael was killed by gang violence, James found himself following Michael’s family and friends with a camera. What followed was the critically acclaimed documentary On the Grind. Part skate video and part crime drama, On the Grind helped James tell the story of skateboarders and their struggles against gang violence and poverty. We asked James how and why he did it.   Telescope Magazine: What film inspired you to go out and become a filmmaker? James Cheeks III:  In 7th grade I saw this movie called Glory. It’s a different side of the American Civil War about the black soldiers who fought for the Union. I thought […]

By Chris Brumley Official HD video presented by adidas Outdoor. Premiered Dec 3, 2011 at The Gear Co-op http://www.gearcoop.com. adidas team athlete, Sasha DiGiulian became the first American women to climb the grade 5.14d (9a) with her historic ascent of “Pure Imagination” in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. Filmed and Edited by 3SM. Music by Emancipator (emancipatormusic.com)   Telescope Magazine:  Growing up, you also excelled at a number of sports, what made you really want to focus on climbing? Sasha DiGuilian: I really wanted to focus on climbing because I loved the idea of puzzle solving and physical activity melded into one sport. In climbing, so much mental and physical engagement is necessary, and I really feel in control of what I […]