Francisco Alvarez

Times are tight. More and more millennials are living at home and having a hard time landing a job to pay for all those school loans. As if that wasn't tough enough, finding love during economic hardship for many of us seems like an insurmountable ta…

You probably own a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account. Perhaps you even own all three. Who can blame you? They have all been at the forefront of how Millennials interact with one another in the 21st century. That thinking, however, is apparently …

Love is a powerful emotion. It has the ability to overwhelm us with desire, passion and drive. When you're submerged in its grasp, you know it. It's almost palpable. More often than not, we succumb to love because it is the essence of what makes us h…

The world is turning a corner, and we are fortunate enough to witness a chosen few making strides to make it a better place. During September and October, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. As a country, we take the time to honor those in the hisp…

It's Friday night, and your boss has been riding you like American Pharaoh. Nothing sounds better than a night full of mouth-watering food, a few drinks and great company. Coincidentally, your phone goes off. It's a text from your boys, saying they'r…

When I was 14 years old and just picking up a racquet for the first time, I heard the most fascinating definition of the game of tennis: "Tennis is a 100 mph chess match." — Gabriela Sabatini Still, to this day, that vivid description has stuck, and …

Kam Chancellor is no stranger to delivering big hits. But right now, his reputation is the one currently taking a devastating blow. Known for putting the boom in the Legion of Boom, the Seattle Seahawks' self-proclaimed defensive secondary, Chancello…

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of Elite Daily. Abrasive, blunt and callous are words that normally wouldn't be used to describe a president of the United S…

Money can buy happiness. Society just doesn't make us feel comfortable admitting it. If I seem brash right off the bat, please accept my apologies. It just seems as though these days, especially among Millennials, money is always flying under the rad…

“With the first pick of the 2015 NFL Draft…” “After careful consideration, we’ve decided to go with…” “I’m sorry, but I've met someone else…” There are various ways to say "not you." I can think of many more, but let’s just leave it at that. (I would…

We live in a world of constant awareness. Everywhere we look, someone is always trying to grab our attention in any way possible, whether it's through television, newspapers, magazines and yes, even articles like this one. Media is the monster that n…

Not a lot of things can move me these days. Sure, I'll admit I'm a sucker for the occasional viral video about helping the homeless or animals being rescued, but there's something a bit more mainstream that's been catching my eye over the years. I wa…

These days, it doesn't take much to grab someone's attention. A quick gaze across a room, a meeting through a mutual friend or even running across each other's profiles online can do the trick. Although I don't want you to label me as a believer of l…

If when you look out your office window all you see are tall buildings clouded by air pollution or, even worse, you're stuck in a cube farm, then I've got the solution for you: Come see me. Life forces us to take getaways from time to time. If, for w…

We've all heard the old adage, "You are what you eat." In this day and age, however, it seems as though the more time passes, the more confused we become as to what should go into our bodies. It's almost as bewildering as watching a "Dr. Oz" marathon…

Ben Affleck continues to demonstrate he's nothing short of a class act. In a move worthy of his newfound Southern charm, Affleck went on record to apologize to the media regarding the recent controversy surrounding his family history. As a brief summ…

Before you begin reading, I'd like you to do a quick exercise with me. Ask yourself one very important question: What is the one thing you're most scared of in your life? Don't answer immediately. Take a moment to think about it and write it down. Yo…

It seems as though every day, there's a different headline surrounding one of our favorite public figures, and, more often than not, it's accompanied by damaging news. From politicians to entertainers and everyone else in-between, celebrities are con…

Something is brewing in Puerto Rico, and this time, it's more than just the coffee. For the first time in the island's history, a woman has made it public that she will be running for office in 2016 in hopes of becoming the first female candidate ele…

Rafael Nadal is back with a vengeance. The menacing left-handed Spaniard conquered the clay courts of Argentina this past weekend for his first title of 2015 and the first one in more than nine months. Nadal did so in heartbreaking fashion, annihilat…