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.
Technology
December 12, 2022

Japanese McDonald’s Restrooms Have Phone Cleaning Devices Built Into Their Sinks

Hand washing is taught from a very young age, and the recent height of the pandemic really reinforced its importance. But we don't give as much thought to the cleanliness of our phones, even though they pick up bacteria easily and can be 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat, according to scientists at the University of Arizona. To combat this spread of germs, and therefore disease, some public places have phone washing stations.

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Inspiring
December 9, 2022

TIME Magazine Names the Women of Iran as the 2022 Heroes of the Year

Ever since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was arrested by the Iranian morality police for not wearing the hijab properly and died in their custody, protests erupted in Iran in September 2022. The world has also rallied behind the brave Iranian women who have taken to the streets to fight for their rights. Now, TIME has recognized Iranian women as the 2022 Heroes of the Year.

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My Modern Met

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