El Iluminador

Ten Things I wish I had known as an Undergraduate

Shingi Mavima — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:40 +0000

Soon after my graduation from undergrad, I wrote and published an article on 10 things I had learned in college. People received it well, thanks in large part to the fact that most college readers could identify with one or more of the lessons on the list. It has been almost three years since that [...]

Bridging the Gap: The most valuable asset that you keep forgetting

LJ — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:24:55 +0000

We are often told that speaking a second language is an advantage especially when navigating the treacherous waters of the job market. The ability to communicate in a second language makes us attractive to employers for many reasons, and sometimes is enough to secure us a position. This is very welcoming news for any young [...]

Slacktivism: What are you doing to create Change?

Joaquin — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:00:54 +0000

“Slacktivism (sometimes slactivism or clicktivism) is a portmanteau formed out of the words slacker and activism. The word is usually considered a pejorative term that describes “feel-good” measures, in support of an issue or social cause, that have little or no practical effect other than to make the person doing it feel satisfaction” (Wikipedia). In [...]

Boston, Bombs, and Bigotry

LJ — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:12:43 +0000

When tragedy strikes in our country, it has an uncanny ability to bring us all together in a moment where we tear down any politically or socially constructed divisions and grieve together as a nation. During that rare moment, we are all the same people, sharing the same pain. There is no Black, White, Hispanic, [...]

I don’t want to shave, I want to save!

Ricardo Cortez — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:18:29 +0000

If you’re anything like me, then you hate having to shave. Man, I HATE SHAVING. It’s so annoying. You have to plan for it, it usually becomes a necessity at the most inconvenient of times, and if you’re late for work, you’re likely to cut yourself. Ugh! Mind you, I don’t actually grow that much [...]

Brotherhood Spotlight: February

Nathan Vidal Bunch — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:03:46 +0000

In the beginning of 2013, I decided to take up the initiative of interviewing two undergraduate brothers every month, to showcase the leadership and commitment to the creed we see around the nation. For the inaugural post, I interview Brother Carlos Antonio Tavares of the Kappa Alpha Chapter at The University of Arizona, and Brother [...]

Marshmallow as a Rock

Dushawn Roberts — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:35:21 +0000

Marshmallow as a rock To be determined by the actions of himself, On a mission of happiness, Or determination towards wealth, Soft on the outside, But hard in the middle If he’s too sensitive, In life, his chances are little But to be able to stand up Means you’re hard as a rock But then [...]

Wishing For You…

Shingi Mavima — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:06 +0000

As the reality of where we stand becomes increasingly transparent It’s just me, pen, paper, and a pint of vodka in the confines of my apartment I am seeing you, love of my life, as I have never seen you before So here it is…My hopes and wishes for my former paramour “I [...]

I’m Not Going to Rob You

Amín Fernández — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:28:30 +0000

I’m Not Going to Rob You I see you looking at me- Looking at you-looking at me- Looking at you-looking at me- Looking at you- looking at your iPad Looking at me-looking at you. In order that I may Frankly quell your fears, Dispel what your eyes peep, Relax, just listen, hear/here: I’m not: a [...]

Rainbow House, Grey Court: State Legislatures and the Complexity of the Supreme Court

Nathan Vidal Bunch — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:00:43 +0000

Rainbow House, Grey Court: State Legislatures and the Complexity of the Supreme Court Illinois and Rhode Island have become to the next two states to enter the conversation on legalizing gay marriage. On February 14th, Valentine’s Day no less, the Illinois State Senate will vote on a bill that would legalize gay marriage. If [...]