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.
Entertainment
September 26, 2025

Bill Nye the Science Guy Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Many people credit Bill Nye with sparking their interest in science and math. With his show, Bill Nye the Science Guy, he reached kids born in the 80s and 90s, likely inspiring thousands of today’s top scientists. In honor of his legacy as a TV presenter and science communicator, Nye has just received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Movies
September 25, 2025

Study Confirms That Watching Studio Ghibli Films Is Great for Your Mental Health

Studio Ghibli movies are beloved around the world for their earnest stories and charming art style. It’s not just that these titles are critically acclaimed, they are also emotionally uplifting and inspiring. Now, it turns out the fuzzy feelings these movies leave us with are not only in our heads, as they have been backed by science. “Young people feel increasingly anxious and sad nowadays.

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Inspiring
September 23, 2025

Retired Accountant Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Joining the LSU Marching Band

It’s never too late to pursue your dreams; not even if you’re retired. For Kent Broussard, retirement was actually the best time to fulfill his lifelong wish. The 66-year-old man had fallen in love with the Louisiana State University (LSU) marching band since attending his first football game at age 11. Hoping to one day join them as a sousaphone player, he never really let go of that dream, even as decades went by.

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News
September 18, 2025

South Korea Passes Bill Banning Phones During Class Hours in Elementary and Middle Schools

South Korea is one of the most digitally connected countries in the world, as 98% of its habitants own a smartphone. This includes its younger population, with children as young as 6 to 8 years old using these devices. Concerned about how their screen time can affect their mental health and academic performance, lawmakers have passed a bill to ban the use of mobile phones in schools nationwide.

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