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-Natalie Howe | Tuesday, December 5, 2017
One of the most iconic symbols of Catholic- Latino and Mexican identity, La Virgen de Guadalupe holds cultural and religious importance since her apparition in central Mexico during the 1500s. She has been attributed with initiating the large conversion of native Mexicans to Catholicism after presenting herself to Juan Diego, an indigenous boy who was
Natalie Howe | Tuesday, November 14, 2017
With the Latino population growing at one of the fastest rates in the United States, companies and media sites try to pander to the growing group through hackneyed and stale memes about Hot Cheetos, pan dulce and overbearing family members, particularly in-laws. “Meme culture” is predominantly in the English language, and is one of the
Natalie Howe | Tuesday, October 31, 2017
A celebration of those who have passed, Dia de los Muertos is a Latino holiday predominantly recognized in Mexico, with roots stemming to the times of pre-Hispanic colonization of the Americas. It is well-known that Mexico has always had respect for the dead and the afterlife. Skulls, skeletons and blood were oftentimes used for worship
Natalie Howe | Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Fusion cuisine is something of its own nature, where two cultures collide to create some tasty dish vaguely reminiscing something authentic, but not quite. They use traditional flavors, change the presentation that incorporate local customs and, in some cases, have become a staple for countries around the world. In America, Hispanic foods have some of the
Natalie Howe | Thursday, September 28, 2017
Starting on Sept. 15 and continuing through Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. It had its start in the 1960s under Lyndon B. Johnson, who dedicated a week to celebrate the advancements and achievements of Latinos and Hispanics. Ronald Reagan extended the week to last a month, and since then, all presidents — including Donald Trump —
Natalie Howe | Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” overtook Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” for the No. 1 spot last week, dashing its chances of being the song with the longest run as Billboard’s No. 1, currently held by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day.” Some people believed that the reign of “Despacito” in America was
Natalie Howe | Tuesday, August 29, 2017
It has already been a week of school and students, new and returning, have been bombarded with “welcomes” as we settle into our collegiate home. And here is another one: welcome to Notre Dame, the “diverse” campus that tries its hardest to call itself “multicultural.” Notre Dame has deep-rooted traditions in everything it does, and