When the mention of diversity pops up, many often look towards different races, genders, and sexualities, but diversity in backgrounds is rarely considered. We all grew up differently and after my meeting with Dr. Pathak, I knew that the differences in how we grew up can affect the perspective we have when working on projects.
Something Else to Do: Volunteering for Nevada Politics
RENO, NV- FEBRUARY 4, 2016: Participants at the basic caucus training are encouraged to ask as many questions as needed. Here, a participant clarifies the process of physically moving to a candidate’s preference group. CREDIT: Natalie Van Hoozer for Noticiero Móvil. By Natalie Van Hoozer “So, would you be interested in being a precinct chair?” my friend… [Read More]
The New Normal: Growing Up Biracial in America
By Alexa Solis “What are you?” This is the question that plagues me and the many who have grown up under the biracial moniker. Unsurprisingly, the answer being sought is not “a human being”. Often, it feels as though I’ve been reduced to a mere curiosity. But I’m not a curiosity. In fact, the biracial population has… [Read More]
Who am I? A Mexican-American’s Identity Struggle
By: Gabriella De Leon Photo credit: Viva Mexico! Identity. What is it? Is it who I see when I look at myself or what others see when they see me walking down the street? I wish I could answer these questions for you but frankly, I can’t even answer them for myself. You see, I struggle with the… [Read More]
What it’s like to be in a biracial relationship in 2015
By Gabriella De Leon In this day and age, it’s not unusual to know a biracial couple. On a daily basis we see and interact with people of all shapes, colors and sizes, many of whom are making beautiful babies. From afar it looks like we’ve finally reached our goal of being “The Great Melting… [Read More]
Three other Mexican artists you should know
By Breanna Denney There’s More To Latin@ Art Than Frida, Rivera, Dali and Picasso (But, They’re Pretty Great Too) Feminist icon Frida Kahlo. Revolutionary Diego Rivera. Surrealist extraordinaire Salvador Dalí. The great cubist Pablo Picasso. We’ve all heard of them; we’ve all seen examples of their work. There were even recreations of Picasso and Dali’s work on display… [Read More]
5 Quizzes That Will Help You Vote in 2016
By Gabriella De Leon Whether you can’t make up your mind or you haven’t been paying attention to the presidential debates, these five online quizzes will help you decide whom to vote for in 2016. Yes, we will be electing a new president in 2016. Let’s all pretend you already knew that. ISideWith.com You’ve probably heard… [Read More]
Donald Trump Walks into a Room…
By: Alexa Solis Last Thursday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump held a campaign rally at The Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada. Trump is known in the political realm for his somewhat racist sentiments directed specifically at Latino immigrants and a penchant for self-flattery. Unfortunately there are many Americans who are all too ready to… [Read More]
I Roll My R’s. So What?
By Alexa Solis The fluorescent lights of a small, Mexican restaurant flickered as a friend and I ducked in after a long day of classes. Rain tapped on the windows as we waited to order. I stepped forward, clearing my throat. “Yeah, uh, I’ll have a burrito,” I said, rolling my r’s as I spoke…. [Read More]
The 2016 Presidential Candidates as Cats
By Gabriella De Leon Do you ever look at your feline friend and wonder what he’d look like as a human? Ever do that with the presidential candidates? Of course you do. What would the next debate look like if they turned into cats overnight? Glad you asked. Jeb Bush – Exotic Shorthair The Exotic… [Read More]