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.
Animals
September 24, 2026

Mexico Successfully Reintroduces the American Bison Following a 100-Year Absence

Bisons are most often associated with the American West; particularly, with the sprawling landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. But these majestic creatures were once also a common sight in northern Mexico. This was before they were hunted and their habitats were destroyed between the 19th and early 20th centuries, leading to disappearance from the wild. Luckily, a comprehensive effort has brought these animals back to the region after over a 100-year absence.

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Installation
September 19, 2026

Tile Installation in Mexican Restaurant Faithfully Depicts the Mountainous Landscape Outside

Sculptural installations are most often found in museums and galleries around the world. And yet, one of the most compelling is housed in a restaurant in northern Mexico. Don Artemio, a contemporary cuisine spot in Saltillo, has made art an integral part of the experience. At its heart is a piece titled Morfogénesis. Described as a work of “material cartography,” the striking mural brings the colors and shapes of the surrounding landscape inside.

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Sports
September 16, 2026

Hero Race Car Driver Loek Hartog Stops and Saves Rival Ollie Millroy Out of a Burning Car Crash

What started as a scary scene during a car race has become a remarkable display of heroism. During the first race of the China GT in Shanghai, driver Ollie Millroy was in a bad crash following a collision between two other cars, causing his Ferrari to burst into flames. The impact was so bad that he lost consciousness, preventing him from escaping from the burning car.

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Good News
September 14, 2026

Nashville International Airport Will Be Renamed in Honor of Dolly Parton After Unanimous Approval

Tributes continue to pour in for Dolly Parton after the beloved singer-songwriter passed away at age 80. Following her passing, her estate has announced a music festival, while fellow icons have shared heartfelt messages about Parton’s impact and goodwill. Now, the city she called home for over 50 years has announced one of the biggest honors of them all. The Nashville International Airport board has unanimously approved to change its name in honor of Parton.

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