I think most people would probably agree that the World Cup (WC) is the best sporting event in the world. And if you’re like me, you simply can’t wait until June 2014 (assuming the world doesn’t end sometime around December 2012). But how many of y’all ever paid attention to the tournaments before the tournament? Read More
What kids did before iPods
10/11/2011 By 4 Comments
Throughout generations, children have come together to play, thanks to some kind of toy. Previous Latino generations had their canicas, capiruchos (also known by bunch of other names), and trompos. Kids nowadays have iPods and, well, I think that’s all they need. My generation had their share of things too: yo-yos, paper football, and even Read More
Recordando nuestro pasado: La Raza Unida Party
10/05/2011 By 6 Comments
A couple months ago, we highlighted the rise of the political movement known as a The Tequila Party. As I began to learn more about the nonpartisan organization that aimed to ‘get out the Latino vote,’ I couldn’t help but think about a more militant political party that I learned about in my high school Read More
Parallels in history: The execution of Troy Davis
09/26/2011 By 2 Comments
The Fugitive Slave Act, the most controversial bill of The Compromise of 1850, declared that all runaway slaves could legally be recaptured and brought back to their masters. The antebellum-era bill also made it a crime for any citizen to knowingly aid a fugitive slave (sound familiar?). As a result, all African-Americans, regardless of whether Read More
Brown on the outside, white on the inside
09/22/2011 By 9 Comments
I vividly remember a particular day as an undergrad at the University of Texas. Myself and a couple of friends involved in Latino community organizations were invited to attend a luncheon to honor the recipients of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s scholarship. As we looked around the room at all of these young Latinos, we realized Read More
The NFL is back, all is well again
09/12/2011 By Leave a Comment
Yes. It’s that time of year. You consider “unfollowing” and “unfriending” some of your friends due to the never-ending posts regarding names you don’t recognize: Peyton, Vick, Peterson. Your significant other cares more about the upcoming fantasy draft than your anniversary next week. Your coworkers speak in strange jargon: “over/under,” “point spread,” “I just need Read More
Alternate consequences of Mexico’s drug-related violence
09/07/2011 By Leave a Comment
by Cristopher Rubio In the years following President Felipe Calderón’s 2006 election, drug-related violence in Mexico has soared to nearly unfathomable heights. It’s almost as if things can’t get any worse…and yet, they do. It’s to the point where doing everyday things like going to school or attending a sporting event has become a risky Read More
Cornell bans pledging by Greek Letter Organizations
09/01/2011 By 6 Comments
by Cristopher Rubio In a move that may change the way that sororities and fraternities operate across the country, David J. Skorton, President of Cornell University, has decided to eliminate pledging for all Greek Letter Organizations at Cornell. On the heels of the alcohol-related death of a 19-year-old Cornell student last spring, President Skorton felt Read More
Uruguay, the world’s best soccer team (well, kinda)
08/25/2011 By 7 Comments
by Cristopher Rubio Question: What country has been crowned the South American soccer champion (Copa América winner) the most times? Well, it’s not Brazil or Argentina. Though since you read the title you probably already guessed it: Uruguay. But here’s something that you might have not thought about: The same country that has won the Read More
How to survive college social life
08/11/2011 By 5 Comments
by Cristopher Rubio Last week I presented some tips for surviving college…or, to be more correct, guidelines for doing well academically. But as most college folk can probably tell you, some of the most important things you learn during your four plus years in college occur outside the classroom. There is a reason it’s called Read More