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.
Good News
February 13, 2025

UMass Will Give $10K to Student Who Made Half-Court Shot After Insurance Company Denies Prize

Skill contests at sporting events are a great way to keep fans entertained during down times. Often sponsored and offering lavish prizes, these entertaining challenges demand somewhat outrageous feats from participating fans. That's why, when a student named Noah Lee aced a series of complicated shots for a $10,000 prize at a UMass women's basketball game, he made headlines around the world.

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Astronomy
February 7, 2025

Astronomers Discover Football Field-Sized Asteroid That May Strike Earth in 2032

Astronomers recently identified an asteroid that has a small chance of striking Earth on December 22, 2032. The space rock, known as 2024 YR4, is about 130 feet to about 300 feet in diameter—making it about as big as a football field. So far, scientists say there is no cause for concern yet, but they will keep a close eye on it to rule out any dangers.

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My Modern Met

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