Rony Castellanos photographed by Guadalupe Contreras. By Yeymy Garcia, Senior Editor Rony Eduardo Castellanos Raymundo knows all too well how much support can mean for college students. As a first-generation student who migrated from Guatemala at the age of 15 in 2007, it wasn’t until his third college experience that he finally found a sense […]
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The Most Family Bonding Time of The Year
Different cultures put new spins on classic traditions. Photo by Carlos Martinez. By Carlos Martinez, Web Editor The holiday season is the time of year where no matter what your neighborhood looks like the rest of the year, families find ways to showcase the inner beauty in seemingly ordinary things. Growing up mostly in the […]
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Three best Latinx Halloween & Horror Short Films available now on HBO Max
Hispanic Heritage Month ends Oct 15 here are some of the best short films HBO Max has to watch. Screen capture by Carlos Martinez. By Destiny Jackson, Perspectives Editor Fall is undoubtedly the best time of year, well at least to me. I mean, who doesn’t love the end of summer? Seriously, if you’re one […]
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Expressing Silent Voices in the Land of Opportunity
Chicago artist Mac Blackout’s new mural encourages Americans to get out and vote in the upcoming election. Photo by Jennifer Griffin on Unsplash. By Carlos Martinez, Web Editor We are winding down to the final weeks until the 2020 presidential election and the excitement to make our voices heard is filling the air. There are […]
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Playwright, Chef, Educator, Activist and So Much More
Josefina Lopez, author of Real Women Have Curve. Photo courtesy of Josefina Lopez. By Melany Ruiz, Assistant Opinion Editor Once undocumented, battling mental illness and cultural differences in her Latinx family, Josefina Lopez is now an award-winning playwright best known for her play and film, Real Women Have Curves. Lopez’s a destined and naturally gifted […]