Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Sports
July 13, 2023

Quadruple Amputee Given 3% of Survival as Baby Defies Odds, Becomes Pro Sportsman

The story of Dayton Webber is one of perseverance against all odds. Now a professional sports player at the American Cornhole League (ACL), Webber is making waves for his great throws and impeccable accuracy. Even before looking at his impressive stats, the fact that he has made it this far is impressive and life-affirming on its own. Born in 1998, Webber was diagnosed with streptococcus pneumonia at just 10 months.

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Video
July 11, 2023

Watch 100 People Scream as Loud as They Can in This Funny and Cathartic Video

What makes you scream? It can be fear, it can be excitement. Others can scream from a mere need of catharsis. Ultimately, it's a universal activity charged with emotion. As part of their Keep it 100 series, Cut recently asked 100 people to scream at the top of their lungs on camera. The result is a funny and insightful video that reveals a lot about the human condition.

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Funny
July 10, 2023

Weatherman Cheekily Sneaks Song Lyrics Into His Live Forecasts and Takes Requests From Fans

Listening to music can make your work day more fun, but what about actually making your favorite songs part of your duties? Adam Krueger, a television meteorologist from Houston, has nailed this in the best way possible. The weatherman smoothly integrates lyrics from popular songs to his live forecasts. From Tupac to Miley Cyrus, Krueger’s music choices always deliver.

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My Modern Met

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