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Hispanic
chapters stay busy during October
By
Melissa McCrady
Gavel Reporter
Members
of the Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority and the Latino
Student Union have been busy throughout October,
Hispanic Heritage Month.
LSU
members, which consist of many Sigma Lambda Gamma
affiliates, hosted a kick-off luncheon on Oct.
2 to get the Bowling Green community excited to
learn about Hispanic heritage. Latino food was
served at the 11 a.m. luncheon in room 101A of
Olscamp Hall.
“It’s
very important to get the community involved being
that Hispanics only make up 2.4 percent of undergraduates
at BGSU,” Iris Resendez, president of the
LSU, said.
Toledo
Councilman Louis Escobar discussed the importance
of maintaining the Latino culture and leadership
at the luncheon.
“I’m
very excited about the number of Latino’s
in college, but now I want to encourage more support
and more community involvement,” Escobar
said.
Bowling
Green Mayor John Quinn acknowledged October as
Hispanic Heritage Month in the city of Bowling
Green.
The
critically acclaimed Afro-Rican Ensemble of Columbus,
Ohio, provided musical entertainment.
The
luncheon was open to the community for a price
of $8 per person.
“The
food and atmosphere was great. I’m glad I
attended because I had the best time,” Emily
Baffi, junior secondary education major, said.
The
kick-off luncheon was the first of many other
cultural events that will be held throughout the
month.
“We
have already have several events, everything from
dance lessons to a movie night,” Alexis DeAnda,
president of Sigma Lambda Gamma, said.
These
events include a Latino night at The Aztec, a
sweet bread tasting held on Oct. 9, two Hispanic
Heritage Month dinners and a night of dance lessons.
Hispanic
Heritage Month will end Oct. 27 with the fifth
annual Latinopalooza, the largest event of the
month. “It’s huge. Last year over 1,000
people attended,” DeAnda said.
Latinopalooza
2001 will feature traditional Mexican and Puerto
Rican folkloric dances while Orchestra Nabori,
LaFamilia and Mariachi will provide live musical
entertainment. Art, T-shirt, and CD vendors will
be present, as well as activities for children,
such as a kids corner that includes arts and crafts
and piñatas.
“I
went last year and cannot wait for this one. Anyone
who does not attend is missing out,” said
Liz Harris, a sophomore creative writing major.
All
money raised at Latinopalooza will be donated
to charity and announced at the end of the night.
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