In my most recent Civic Issues blog, I mentioned the current legal changes that are happening in the state of Florida. The ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill has affected the LGBTQ community and what they have worked towards for many years. The Walt Disney Company, while having its headquarters in California, has it largest amount of… Read More Passion Blog 6: Disney Faces Backlash from ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill disapproval
Today I will be returning to my youth roots and discussing who my favorite Disney princess is. For many years now, my favorite Disney princess has been Rapunzel. There are many reasons to love her, and not really any reasons to dislike her, so let’s get right into it. The most prominent feature that Rapunzel… Read More Passion Blog 4: My Favorite Disney Princess
Hello everyone! This week I will be ranking the Disney destinations that I have been to around the world. I’ve been to Disney World in Orlando, FL, Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, and the Disney Cruise to the Bahamas. Unfortunately, the pandemic postponed my family trip to Japan last year, so I wasn’t able to go… Read More Passion Blog 3: Ranking Disney Experiences I Have Had!
The time has finally come for Thanksgiving break. I have waited for this moment for weeks now, waiting patiently for the long-awaited break from school. Don’t get me wrong, I have enjoyed this semester. However, I think we can all agree that this is a well-deserved break. That being said, since it is Thanksgiving, I… Read More Passion Blog #10: Visiting Colombia!
Last week I was overjoyed, to say the least, to see Starbucks come out with their Christmas drinks! As most of you may know, the company takes its Christmas season more seriously than any other season. They bring in seasonal flavors, toppings, merchandise, and even Christmas-themed cups for all customers. In the United States, Starbucks… Read More Passion Blog #9: Starbucks Around the World
After the tough loss to Illinois this past weekend, it is only right that I make sports the topic of discussion for this week’s blog. I haven’t written about sports yet, and I would say that there are controversial opinions surrounding athletics throughout the United States for many reasons. What I would like to focus… Read More Passion Blog #8: What is the Purpose of Being a College Athlete?
This week we will be discussing some news of a distant nation, Colombia. While this country is far geographically, it is actually very close to my heart. I am Colombian, and my family immigrated from Colombia to the United States in the late 1990s. My mom, specifically, came when she was 15 years old and… Read More Passion Blog #7: Colombia’s Calm Line
Anyone with access to social media or news sources has probably heard of the Gabby Petito case. For those who are unaware, Gabby Petito was a young woman who had been reported missing in early September after her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, returned home from a road trip without her. There are many signs causing the… Read More Passion Blog #6: Missing White Woman Syndrome in Society
Nations are always being compared in multiple aspects. This comparison could be towards their societies, traditions, and more. In this blog post, I want to dive into the differences in correctional systems around the world. Primarily, I want to focus on the differences and similarities in prison systems. Generally speaking, the main similarity that prisons… Read More Passion Blog #4: A Global Take on the Different Prison Systems
This week we are going to dive into the world of Hollywood, which is one of the most powerful realms in the nation. If you have any association with social media and celebrities, I am sure that you heard of the MET Gala that took place on Monday, September 13, 2021. This is a gala… Read More Passion Blog #3: TAX THE RICH – Insight On One of the Most Controversial Gowns in Modern History