“Stop the count” is a phrase that was being chanted by Trump supporters on November 4th at vote-counting centers in Phoenix and Detroit, according to the Chicago Tribune. President Trump had also…
Author: Samantha De Loera
Name: Samantha De Loera
Position: Opinions columnist
Fun Fact: I am a hot cheeto lover.
Bio: Samantha De Loera is a Junior at Saint Xavier University, double majoring in Political Communication & Advocacy and Political Science. She loves to watch new shows and movies on netflix, and enjoys learning new skills. She is a proud member of the Latinx community and loves listening to spanish music. She is very interested in all things politics, but is unsure of which route she wants to take after graduating.
The Undocumented Latinx Community Matters
Throughout the years, Donald Trump has said many horrible things about many different groups of people. During his presidential campaign in 2016, Trump said some really terrible things about Mexican immigrants. Trump…
Kim, There Are People That Are Dying
It is no surprise that 2020 has been one of the craziest years yet. One of the biggest reasons for this craziness is the COVID-19 pandemic. During this pandemic, many events have…
Now is Not the Time to Have a Halloween Party
As many of you know, Halloween lands on a Saturday this year! What a perfect opportunity to have a party right? The answer is no! Many people are resuming their yearly celebrations…
Dia de Los Muertos is More Than Just a Costume
Dia de Los Muertos, otherwise known as Day of the Dead in English, is a holiday that is largely celebrated in Mexico and other Latin-American countries on November 1st and November 2nd….
The Lasting Impact of Losing a Parent at a Young Age
My Dad passed away my freshman year of high school when I was only 15 years old. I still remember the moment I found out he had passed and I am still…
Hispanic Heritage Month Needs To Be Rebranded
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to the 15th of October. Every year that Hispanic Heritage Month rolls around, the same question always comes to mind. Is it time for…
Should Rihanna be cancelled?
It seems like almost everyday there is a new celebrity scandal. The celebrities of today seem to constantly live with a magnifying glass over their lives. Every moment and mistake is carefully…
Machismo: Damaging to Men and Women in the Latinx Community
Machismo is a term that has long been used by the Latinx community to describe a strong or aggressive sense of masculinity and the belief that men are superior to women. The…
Breonna Taylor Deserved Better
By now most of you have probably heard of the name Breonna Taylor. Breonna Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman who was shot and murdered by police officers in Louisville, Kentucky. Breonna…