by Beatriz Garces, El Popo Staff Writer The podcast explores the challenges and decisions that college students face. The episode focuses on choosing a major and finding meaning amid academic pressures. The host shares their personal journey of choosing physics as a major, driven by curiosity, passion for math, and the desire to become the first engineer in their family....
The Growing Influence and Ongoing Challenges of Latino Communities in the U.S.
By Beatriz Garces, El Popo Staff Writer Latino communities in the United States are experiencing unprecedented growth in population, economic influence, and political power. As of 2024, Latinos make up nearly 19.5% of the U.S. population, with projections indicating they will represent one in four Americans by 2060, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Their impact extends beyond cultural contributions...
White House Posts Deportation “ASMR” Video, Sparking Widespread Criticism
By Viviana Duran, El Popo Staff Writer On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the official White House Instagram account published a forty-second video titled “ASMR: Illegal Alien Deportation Flight,” accompanied by a speaker icon indicating viewers should turn their sound on. The post has generated significant backlash across political lines. ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) content typically features soothing sounds like...