Made in Mexico
Cal in Color
Whitexicans are thought of as a big joke in Mexico, from their accents to the way they dress (usually wearing a “Mexico is the s—” bomber jacket).
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Lost and found in translation
I know from school and dictionaries that language has defined meanings, but I learned from my experience of speaking Spanish how words also have tastes, smells, sounds and sights.
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The disconnect between my culture and the language I speak
The language of our family or our culture can help ground us, but what happens when a person doesn’t know the language of their culture?
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3 random fun facts I recently discovered
My life certainly hasn’t been too exciting as of late, so I’m here to share some random facts I’ve learned this week as a result of some questions that popped into my head.
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Kali Uchis’ ‘Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞’ teases new sounds but fails to successfully dive in
In her latest release, Kali Uchis uses her dreamy melodies and heartful voice to create music using both Spanish and English lyrics.
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The pros and cons of breaking up
When we considered doing long distance, I was reluctant. I didn’t want us to waste each other’s time in pursuit of an empty “maybe.”
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Portuguese daydreams
Work in Progress
I was sitting in Portuguese 103 one dreary winter day last semester when it occurred to me — and this thought was not in English, but in the Portuguese-Spanish cocktail pseudo-dialect known as “Portunhol” — that I was, in that moment, a visitor to the Portuguese language.
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Yo-Yo Ma takes Bach suites to Hearst Greek Theatre with virtuosic performance
When Yo-Yo Ma enters a venue, the reaction is immediate. The 62-year-old cellist is synonymous with classical music itself, and even after decades of recording is still at the forefront of his craft.
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Creating social change through mathematics
In recent years, the demand for good teachers has outpaced the supply of new teachers. Nevertheless, I have decided to double major in mathematics and Spanish while also completing a minor in math and science education.
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Retraction: The anatomy of a name
Mixed Feelings
And while my dad couldn’t control the balance of my facial features, he did give me the one concrete thing he could — his mother’s name, Hafsa, and his family name, Tatah. He gave them to me so I was always aware of the family I was a part of and had something to show for it.
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