Elena Salcido

February 23, 2015

Infectious Interest

By Elena Salcido

Why do we feel shame in talking about our greatest passions? Elena Salcido examines the contagious nature of sharing excitement, and why we are so hesitant to do so

February 3, 2015

Warning: Spoilers Ahead

By Elena Salcido

Spoilers: an element of a disseminated summary or description of any piece of fiction that reveals any plot elements which threaten to give away important details concerning the turn of events of a dramatic episode. I’...

January 21, 2015

Not-Quite-Missing my Family

By Elena Salcido

Elena Salcido explores the feeling of slightly-less-than-longing that she has now that her brother moved out.

November 14, 2014

Reflections on Elections: Where was the Motivation?

By Elena Salcido

What prevents individuals from turning in their voting ballot? Elena Salcido examines motivation as a key component of a progressive society.

October 21, 2014

Never “Perficere”: The Desire for Perfection

By Elena Salcido

How the impulse to master Latin caused one student to assess the roots of perfectionism.