At 17 years old, Raphael Alejandro has already made a name for himself in the world of entertainment due to his amazingly talented skills as an actor, starring alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names including Salma Hayek, Emily Blunt, and The Rock “Dwayne Johnson.” You may be familiar with Alejandro as he has appeared on…
With the fall season now upon us and the holidays soon approaching, there are many delicious recipes that are a must-try in your kitchen! Tap into your creativity and get out your baking supplies and cookware for some appetizing delights. The 5 following recipes are easy makes and will make your holiday season truly fun,…
Meet the young Chicana singer-songwriter who is making waves in the music industry with her authentic style and charisma! Artist Jay Roxxx brings Chicano culture and California swag to the forefront along with her distinct style and versatile musical talents. Her natural ability to draw and appeal to listeners lies in her raw emotional vocal…
“Desde que nacen, los niños son curiosos. Usted puede desarrollar esa curiosidad natural al fomentar sus intereses en la ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemática (CTIM)”, según la Administración para Niños y Familias (ACF), una división del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos. Nunca es demasiado temprano para introducir a los niños…
SXSW is currently taking over Austin and downtown is filled with excitement as people make their way toward insightful panels, enthralling music, and star-studded premieres, myself included. I had the opportunity to watch Diane Warren: Relentless (which premieres today at SXSW) and speak with the director, Bess Kargman. The documentary follows Diane Warren, a legendary…
By Miryam Pinto While many Americans gather together on Christmas Eve, watching classic holiday movies like “Home Alone” or set out cookies for Santa Claus; Latinx households prepare for the mother of all holidays: Nochebuena. Nochebuena, which translates to “holy night,” is one of the Latinx culture’s most important holidays. Families put on their best…
Last month Austin’s biggest festival set the city ablaze as SXSW transformed the town into a bustling pop culture hub. Amongst the star-studded movie premieres and glamorous musical acts, SXSW hosted panels covering topics as niche as AI in the Army or Content Creation for Gen Z. Among them, a panel caught my eye titled,…
I don’t know what it is about life lately. Maybe it’s the time of year, the hues of red and pink that cover Target’s Valentine’s section, or maybe it’s just my little brain searching for peace–either way, nothing is bringing me comfort like a good Romance Novel. To escape the harshness of the real world,…
By Laura Donnelly AUSTIN, Tx.—Actor Raúl Castillo is best known for his roles in “We the Animals,” “Atypical,” “Looking” and “Vida.” Before he was seen on the big screen, he grew up in the Rio Grande Valley in the city of McAllen, located in South Texas. In the below interview, Castillo discusses his upbringing, culture…
