When Cultures Meet: Dating an American as a Latina
Miami is the place where Spanish and English mingle in the air, creating a perfect symphony otherwise known as Spanglish. Ventanitas sell...
María Luisa Paúl (Notre Dame ‘21)
María Luisa Paúl (Notre Dame ‘21)
Originally from Venezuela, I am a senior majoring in Political Science and Economics with a minor in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy. An avid reader and a shameless cafecito lover, you can always find me exploring different coffee shops with my newest book in hand.
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Daddy’s Little Girl: An Ode to My Father
My father is the quintessential example of a dichotomy. On the one hand, he delights in listening to Frank Sinatra’s crooning voice while...
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The Pizza Complex: You Are More Than Enough, You Are Perfectly You
It’s a tale as old as time, resounding everywhere from lecture halls to personal relationships. It’s that voice in the back of your head...
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Saudades: The Three Things I Miss the Most About Venezuela
It was an unremarkable Wednesday as I made my way into my Portuguese class. With my books on the table and my pencil in hand, it was...
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SAD Season: Battling the Winter Blues
The trees’ red leaves began falling as the temperatures started to drop, and I suddenly found myself feeling completely dejected. I began...
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The Importance of Journalism in the Age of #FakeNews
This weekend, a video emerged depicting a macabre scene of President Donald Trump cruelly shooting, stabbing and assaulting both political...
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Life Is A Popsicle: The Seven Lessons I Learned From Coping with a Friend’s Death
I felt like every breath had been wiped from my lungs. Like a scene straight from a movie, my knees started buckling underneath me until I...
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The 5 Greatest Lessons I learned in a Flight from Hell
If there’s one universal truth, it is that traveling is a hassle. From the stress provoked by attempting to catch a flight in time to the...
