Shannon McHale Contributing Writer “I was dead, and dead people do not talk.” These are the words of Carlos Mauricio, one of the few torture survivors of the Salvadoran civil war and a plaintiff in Romagoza vs. García and Vides Casanova, the landmark case that found his torturers guilty. On November 16th, a group of [...]
May Wildman Contributing Writer More than 50 people gathered for the Coalition of Latino Student Organization’s annual Holiday Bash at the Nyumburu Cultural Center’s multipurpose room for a chance to relax and eat with friends before the rush of finals. The Dec. 1 Holiday Bash’s purpose was to raise money for CLSO to host its [...]
Brooks Welsh Staff Writer If someone happens to stroll past the Wavedancer Board Shop located in Hunt Valley, Md., they will be struck by an awe-inducing array of bright colors that beam from the window display. If that person steps closer to the display, they will see piece after piece of vibrant unique clothes ranging [...]
Brooks Welsh Staff Writer After a roommate is diagnosed with Leukemia, three student roommates and many of their friends decided to for go the typical fundraiser and throw parties to help benefit his cause. This past Friday, roommates Greg Wohlfort, Max Sposito, Anthony Towle and about 80 of their close friends got together for the [...]
Sarah Hogue Contributing Writer The bitter lime of fresh ceviche, the warm crunch of tortilla chips in salsa and the authentic atmosphere of Azteca Restaurant and Cantina provide locals of College Park as well as natives of Latin America with food familiar to them both. Azteca Restaurant and Cantina, at 9505 Baltimore Ave., is College [...]
Rachel Karitis Contributing Writer The Latino Honors Society focused on issues that have an impact on the community this semester, including the DREAM Act and fundraisers for the homeless, in hopes of creating role models for others to achieve. “We hope to emphasize community, heritage and philanthropy,” said club president Micaela Larson a sophomore mechanical [...]
Rachel Karitis Contributing Writer The International TERPS club has been providing a venue for the university’s international students since its creation in April 2010, with members ranging from undergraduate students to faculty members. The club’s beginnings were organic, according to active club member and physics graduate student Andres Cimmarusti. Several future club members met on [...]
Sarah Hogue Contributing Writer If the song “Feliz Navidad” means anything to you, it probably brings to mind Latinos celebrating the holidays. The food, of course, is a key element to each holiday celebration, but it varies greatly depending on the region. During the holiday season, South America is having its summer, which reflects on [...]
Kirsty Groff Staff Writer The Multicultural Biracial Students Association hosted their annual Diversity Feast & Film in the Nyumburu Cultural Center November 17 to a turnout of more than 100 students, most of whom had never attended the event before. Maybe it was the free food or the free movie, but no matter the reason, [...]
Kirsty Groff Staff Writer For students young and old, for experienced dancers and for people who have never heard of a ball-change or box step before, for people of all races and ethnicities – the University of Maryland Salsa Club allows any student to come out and dance with their peers once a week. Located [...]