Despite not being culturally or biologically Latinx, Hispanic, or anywhere in between, I was able to get some big takeaways from Disney’s “Encanto” (and, OK, I won’t lie, a little bit of helpful Spanish 3 practice). Warning: Spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t seen “Encanto” yet, and you don’t want it spoiled, I’d recommend coming… Read on
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Growing up, that one thing that we look forward to is “teenagehood,” especially hitting the milestone age of 16. Imagining getting my first kiss from my first love. Going to amazing high school parties and dancing the night away with my friends. Having those outright thriller adventures with my best friends at the latest hours of the night. Not… Read on
Many shows have gone viral on Netflix over the years, but a distinctively anti-capitalist show like "Squid Game" becoming one of the platform’s most watched has encouraging implications for the future. Read on
In the 2020 Oscar-nominated drama “Minari,” the Yi family moves from California to rural Arkansas to create a new start for their family. But this film captures more than just a typical hardworking immigrant story. “Minari” encompasses the grit and perseverance, while gracefully balancing the dynamic of financial struggles, everyday adversities, to the resilience of… Read on
The much anticipated single and music video “MONTERO” (Call Me By Your Name) by artist Lil Nas X is finally here and does not disappoint. While the song has many amazing lyrical references, we’re gonna dive deep into the visual symbolism of the “MONTERO” video and what makes this an amazing piece for queer people… Read on
by Daya Brown, Westlake High School Have you ever imagined the mind of young women? Let’s start off with the fact: it’s a lot that happens up there. Some may think that there is a warzone of thoughts that happen in their minds. According to Shahilla Barok, a lifestyle coach and NLP practitioner, women have… Read on
