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The ultimate guide to learning Hispanic culture and living out your Latino dreams By: Carolina Castro Still from the film " Black Orpheus (Orfeo negro)", 1959, (dir. Marcel Camus) Since Bad Bunny’s rise in popularity and his epic Super Bowl halftime show, many have been thinking the same thing: “I love this song, but what the f**k is he saying???” To bridge the gap between Bad Bunny-driven curiosity and the language barrier he poses in the United States, I present: The Ultima

Whatever two souls are made of, Emerald Fennell’s and mine are not  the same. By: Savannah Darby Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Happy belated Jacob Elordi — I mean Valentine’s — Day to all who celebrate. If you’re anything like me, you were in that theater with all the other couples for the   “Wuthering Heights”   premiere, unknowingly about to experience the most awkward two hours of your life. Unless you’ve previously watched porn in public with your significant other, which

What’s going on at clubs an ocean away? By: Steffi Sarmiento Mena Credit: Pinterest Gainesville, London, Montreal and Salem, Oregon. These are the places my best friends and I chose to call home when we made that big decision senior year of high school. It’s almost as if we were thrown into a sack and tossed away by a strong gust of wind. Having met my core three in elementary school, I knew that our bonds were too strong to break just because of a few thousand miles. Still,

Music in 2026 — and Stand-Outs to Watch For   By: Jack Leary Credit: Business Insider The new year means a new vibe. From trying new styles to taking new excursions, or anything else that you’ve put on your bucket list, creating and maintaining a vibe for the new year always needs a tracklist — but shouldn’t we match new vibes with new music?  Off the bat, 2026 has been meeting everyone’s expectations. Charli XCX’s album “Wuthering Heights”, A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” and D

A love letter to my current, past and future self – and everyone else on the internet. By: Shelby Hickman Credit: Pinterest Dear reader,  In my nearly 22 years on Earth, I’ve learned quite a bit about the L word. From my friendships with the most incredible women, to watching my parents find love again after their divorce, to getting my own heart broken a few times (or 10), I’ve pretty much seen it all. Through all of this, I’ve learned a thing or two.  While I am still no ex

Why does the internet feel louder than reality? By: Danielle Farrell Credit: Medium We are all aware of the virtual disease we like to call social media. Especially in the last decade, society’s social media usage has significantly increased, as shared in Social Media Usage & Growth Statistics . Although the phrase "chronically online” is typically used to refer to someone with a high screen time, it may actually be a fate more concerning.  This past month, I realized that I

Benito sends America a message of unity and cultural pride. By: Emma Brugna Credit: Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Bad Bunny celebrated his Puerto Rican pride and heritage by making history as the first Latino artist to headline the world’s biggest stage. The Puerto Rican rapper and singer added to his historic run at the 2026 Grammys, where “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” won album of the year (AOTY). The victory marked another milestone for the global superstar and was only the beginnin

Cameos, tech bros and bears — oh my! By: Savannah Sisk Credit: Youtube/Pepsi The average American is exposed to between  4,000 to 10,000 ads a day. We used to ignore most of them by easily skipping until two years ago, when Youtube made unskippable ads a frustrating reality for billions of users.  Unfortunately, streaming services were quick to follow suit. The commercial break has been replaced with a string of ads and a countdown clock in the bottom lefthand corner of your

Intricacies of legal immigration through a Cuban lens By: Carolina Castro Credit: Joe Raedle, Getty Images Cuban immigrants have long been known for their tireless attempts to cosplay as American-born citizens. As the proud daughter of two Cubans who fled the country 30 years ago, I feel immense shame to see my people try to bring down other less privileged immigrants as an attempt to fit in with a crowd that certainly doesn’t want them. Where did this collective superiority

Rowdy staff members share their thoughts on iconic rom-coms. By: Paige Venable Credit: Paige Venable Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For some, that’s a good thing. It means they have an excuse to spend time with their significant other on the most romantic day of the year. On the other hand, there are several single individuals — myself included — who have yet to figure out what their Valentine’s Day plans will be. As much as I truly enjoy being single, especially

What’s going on? What can we do? By: Carolina Castro, Jack Leary and Savannah Sisk Credit: David Guttenfelder/The New York Times On Jan. 7, Renee Good was killed in Minneapolis while attempting to maneuver her vehicle away from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Good was a poet, writer and mother to three children. In the wake of the fatal shooting, Minneapolis governor Jacob Frey told ICE to “get the f— out of Minneapolis” in a now-viral clip  widely circ

Emerald Fennell takes on a new creative challenge: a remake of the iconic "Wuthering Heights" By: Anna Oswald Scene from upcoming film "Wuthering Heights" starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie (Dir. Emerald Fennell, 2026) A mix of Emily Bronte’s writing and Fennell’s unique style: bold color, insane landscape shots, and unsettledness. While "Wuthering Heights" is already harnessing excitement from bookworms and "Saltburn" fans alike, it has also gained strong criticism for