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.
Nature
June 20, 2023

Incredible Live Stream Video Captures Powerful Volcano Eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea

As dangerous as a volcanic eruption can be, there is something mesmerizing about the burning lava flows that come out of the crater. It's almost as if nature was sketching with fire. Beyond the thrilling visuals, vulcanologists around the world rely on cameras situated strategically close to these sites to monitor any activity. As one of the one of the world's most active (and famous)

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History
June 17, 2023

Chilling Video Brings the Sounds of the Centuries-Old Celtic Carnyx Back to Life

Celtic music is revered by many for its relaxing and ethereal qualities. Some list it as a tool for meditation and for finding peace of mind. While some of us may associate its sounds with dreamy medieval fantasies, Celtic music also has a belligerent side. A video that has recently gone viral shows a Celtic carnyx being played live for an audience.

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Good News
June 15, 2023

Orange Cat Walks Into a Third Grade Classroom and Quickly Turns It Into His Home

We've heard stories of cats finding a home by simply wandering into a home and adopting the humans living in it. But one very clever kitty walked into a more academic location and got itself a tiny legion of adoring friends. Tombi the cat used to roam the grounds of an elementary school in Izmir, Turkey, greeting students and asking for pets. One day, he made his way to a third-grade classroom.

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Funny
June 13, 2023

40+ Dads Show Up to an 8th Grade Graduation Wearing the Same Exact Shirt

When a prank goes incredibly well, it leaves everyone wanting to send their praise to the mastermind behind it all. But sometimes, you can be surprised by who is really pulling the strings. Jolee Windnagle (@jonichole84) posted a video on TikTok presenting dozens of dads showing up to their kids' 8th grade graduation wearing the exact same purple shirt. The success of this prank had many scratching their heads. Was it the dads' idea?

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