Alondra SantosinWriting 340Writ-340: The TakeawayThroughout this writing class, I have experienced a significant transformation in my skills and approach as a writer. The journey has been…May 10May 10
Alondra SantosRevised: Mi Granito de Arena: Mariachi for the WorldThe intersection of mariachi music and mainstream media in the U.S. presents a complex landscape of representation, preservation of…Apr 29Apr 29
Alondra SantosPrompt #5I find myself grappling with the challenges presented by Freire’s ideas on dialogue, critical thinking, and education. At the core of his…Apr 28Apr 28
Alondra SantosPrompt #2In Tim Hernandez’s book “All They Will Call You,” the concept of witnessing plays a crucial role in unraveling the tragic events…Apr 26Apr 26
Alondra SantosPrompt #1In her essay, Vershawn Young discusses the concept of code-meshing and it’s implications for language and identity. Basically, code-meshing…Apr 26Apr 26
Alondra SantosinWriting 340Mi Granito de Arena: Mariachi for the worldMariachi music holds a significant place in the cultural landscape within the context of Mexican-American heritage. This genre is a vibrant…Apr 15Apr 15
Alondra SantosPrompt #4After listening to Tig Notaro’s LIVE album, she introduces a very interesting equation early on in her set, “tragedy plus time equals…Mar 26Mar 26
Alondra SantosinWriting 340Latinidad: What makes a Latino celebrity authentic enough?In today’s ever-evolving entertainment landscape, the issue of authenticity and representation of the Latino community has become a more…Mar 11Mar 11
Alondra SantosPrompt #3As I began reading through the first couple pages of Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed, I began to understand the extent of this writer’s…Feb 27Feb 27