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The influence of Latino Baseball Players
By: Gabriel León 🇻🇪 Image credit: Andrew Harnik/AP Baseball has always been “America’s Pastime.” Baseball has been a massive part of...
La Voz Latina
Feb 22, 20244 min read


Entre Las Discusiones De Reelección: Presidente Nayib Bukele
Escrito Por: Emely Gonzalez 🇸🇻 Imagen via El Mundo. A finales del siglo 20, El Salvador comenzó a sufrir una oligarquía que comenzó a...
La Voz Latina
Feb 19, 20243 min read


Finding the Strength of a Volcano: Miss Universe
Written by: Emely Gonzalez 🇸🇻 Sheynnis Palacios photo via (AP Moises Castillo) When the winner for Miss Universe was announced, there...
La Voz Latina
Feb 17, 20243 min read


Growing up First-Gen in small town America
Written by: Carlos Sanchez Carlos Sanchez holding a handmade craft at a Ravens pep rally at Bel Air Elementary School on Oct. 22, 2015...
La Voz Latina
Feb 17, 20245 min read


UMD’s Latino student renaissance of the 1990s
Recognizing our predecessors despite a racist history of undocumented legacy Written by: Angelina Santos 🇵🇷 Latinos at the University...
La Voz Latina
Dec 29, 20234 min read


Exploring Violence and Discrimination Against Undocumented Immigrants in Beneath Us
By: Michelle Calderon 🇸🇻 Trigger Warning: There is mention of sexual assault in this article. Beneath Us movie poster via IMDb The 2019...
La Voz Latina
Dec 26, 20234 min read


La Voz Latina is unprofessional and temporary
Reflections one year after the revival of La Voz Latina Written by: Alexa Figueroa 🇸🇻 New Student Welcome event at Knight Hall on...
La Voz Latina
Dec 10, 20237 min read


Intersectionality in Social Movements: Catalyst for Liberation
Written by: Ariana Tsegai 🇪🇷 Mural at Nyumburu Cultural Center on Dec 1, 2023. (Karenna Aparece) Intersectionality once appeared to me...
La Voz Latina
Dec 2, 20233 min read


The Marvel Cinematic Universe is Failing
Written by: Mark Aguilar 🇸🇻 The Marvel Cinematic Universe is arguably the most successful film franchise ever. The model of telling an...
La Voz Latina
Nov 27, 20234 min read


Reggaeton y Japón: la relación entre dos culturas distantes
Escrito por: Angelina Santos 🇵🇷 Tainy, Baby Miko, Rauw Alejandro, y Bad Bunny, ¿qué tienen en común estos artistas? Estos cuatro iconos...
La Voz Latina
Nov 25, 20232 min read


Lionel Messi Did Not Deserve the 2023 Ballon d’Or
Written by: Mark Aguilar 🇸🇻 Image via GOAL Lionel Messi made history on Oct. 30th, 2023, by winning his 8th Ballon d’Or. He is now far...
La Voz Latina
Nov 18, 20233 min read


Unveiling the spice behind Puerto Rican Spanish
Written by: Angelina Santos 🇵🇷 The topic of language and linguistics, when discussed in the context of Latinos is an interesting and...
La Voz Latina
Nov 17, 20233 min read


Joy meets health at College Park’s Smile Herb Shop
Written by: Angelina Santos 🇵🇷 Students at College Park know that the city can house some true gems if you know where to look, and one...
La Voz Latina
Nov 13, 20234 min read


Saudi Arabia: The Next Superpower in the World of Soccer
Written by: Mark Aguilar 🇸🇻 Photo via Tasneem Alsultan/ The New York Times On Dec. 30, 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Saudi...
La Voz Latina
Oct 26, 20233 min read


Prioritizing innovation over community threatens College Park's soul
Written by: Zach Wandalowski 🇵🇭 When you think of college towns, what comes to mind? A vibrant, bustling downtown filled with...
La Voz Latina
Oct 11, 20234 min read


The School-to-Prison Pipeline: Reforming Discipline in Schools
Written by: Ariana Tsegai 🇪🇷 Alexandra Lorincz working in McKeldin Library on Sept.25,2023. (John Valencia) In America's halls of...
La Voz Latina
Oct 9, 20233 min read


School Vouchers and Educational Equity: A Controversial Debate
Written by: Ariana Tsegai 🇪🇷 Greenbelt Middle School school sign on Oct.4,2023. (Diana Rivera) The debate surrounding school vouchers...
La Voz Latina
Oct 9, 20233 min read


The Latino Experience Studying Abroad in Denmark
Written by: Mark Aguilar 🇸🇻 Nyhavn Harbor in Copenhagen, Denmark on August 26, 2023. (Mark Aguilar) A few years ago, I was at a...
La Voz Latina
Oct 2, 20234 min read


Northwestern High School and The Struggle to Fill Teaching Vacancies
Written by: Jenson Castillo Front of Northwestern High School on Sept.15, 2023. (Jenson Castillo) Five minutes from the University of...
La Voz Latina
Oct 1, 20232 min read


The Moment is Now: Connecting the Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice
Written by: Adam Ortiz - Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency Photo courtesy of the EPA Tackling the climate...
La Voz Latina
May 11, 20233 min read
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