by Alyssa Aldape | Feb 18, 2022 | Opinion
The day after the 2016 election I attended a prayer meeting via phone conference call. We gathered for the purpose of naming both our grief and some semblance of hope that we could see in the uncertainty of the next four years. Each pastor on the call took turns...
by Alyssa Aldape | Jan 21, 2022 | Opinion
What happens when someone or something is on the brink of death and their last attempt at life is, well, death? Mike Flanagan answers that question in his haunting limited series “Midnight Mass.” In my effort to be a great fiancé, I agreed to watch more “spooky” shows...
by Alyssa Aldape | Jan 12, 2022 | Opinion
By now you have heard of or seen Disney’s newest movie “Encanto.” Or, at the very least, you have seen a lot of content unpacking the movie. One example I’ve seen on my very niche, progressive Christian timeline is an enneagram breakdown of each character, which I...
by Alyssa Aldape | Dec 10, 2021 | Opinion
A lit candle in a holy space is a common experience in many religious communities. A “diya” is a small candle-like light in a clay pot lit during “poojas,” prayers. These small lights create a visual for the worshiper’s mind and heart as they offer prayers and gifts...
by Alyssa Aldape | Dec 7, 2021 | Opinion
Millennial Pink, also known as Rose Quartz, was Pantone’s color of the year in 2016. This choice of color represented so much more than a hue we would find in clothing stores for years to come. It symbolized breaking down the gender norms in which society assigned...
