Infectious Interest

February 23, 2015 by

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
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Warning: Spoilers Ahead

February 3, 2015 by

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 dr...
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Not-Quite-Missing my Family

January 21, 2015 by

Elena Salcido explores the feeling of slightly-less-than-longing that she has now that her brother moved out.
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Reflections on Elections: Where was the Motivation?

November 14, 2014 by

What prevents individuals from turning in their voting ballot? Elena Salcido examines motivation as a key component of a progressive society.
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Never “Perficere”: The Desire for Perfection

October 21, 2014 by

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