Hispanic Heritage Month Tiene el Sabor
Vaughn Varney
Issue date: 11/1/09 Section: Arts & Culture
With Hispanic Heritage Month's arrival, Wright College hosts a series of educational and cultural events commemorating the Hispanic culture integrated in American society. Sept. and Oct. are split up for Hispanic Heritage to celebrate the declaration of independence of seven different Central and Latin American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua declared their independence on Sept. 15, as well as Mexico on Sept. 16, and Chile on Sept. 18).
Selling coconut-scented incense, presenting education and success panels, dancing to raise funds, and running a Hispanic Heritage History Bowl, Wright's campus senses the liveliness of Hispanic culture. "We've been doing quite a number of things," 2nd year Hispanic Heritage Chairman Rudy Espinoza said. "We [the committee] had a merienda, which is like having hot chocolate or coffee with pastries. It was a very big success."
On Sept. 23, the committee held a panel presentation entitled, "Unfulfilled Dreams" and dealt with the struggle involved with Latinos' education.
Espinoza said, "I think it's very important to reflect on the cultural elements and reflect on the richness of Latin culture." He continued, "It's an opportunity for all of us to learn from one another, and I think we have to recognize their contributions to the United States." Fellow committee member Carlos Ballinas said, "We would like everyone to make an effort to learn about the different cultures that make up Latin America."
Students interested in what Hispanic Heritage Month entails can visit the cafeteria for Latino Student Talent Day on the 7th where anyone can be a part of the action (The first 10 people to sign up receive a $10 gift certificate). For knowledge testing on Hispanic Heritage, the "Know Your Hispanic Heritage College Bowl" on Oct. 14 with its "quiz-show" like features will have students yearning for learning.
Even Wright's movie night will follow the trend by showing "The Motorcycle Diaries" on Oct. 6. Based on the written memoirs of Ernesto "Che" Guevara, the movie describes Guevara's 5,000 mile journey across South America on a motorcycle, which helped him develop his vision of equality for all.
With an event-filled agenda, Hispanic Heritage at Wright is an experience worth being part of. Students can pick up an event calendar from the Registrar's office in Room A139.
Selling coconut-scented incense, presenting education and success panels, dancing to raise funds, and running a Hispanic Heritage History Bowl, Wright's campus senses the liveliness of Hispanic culture. "We've been doing quite a number of things," 2nd year Hispanic Heritage Chairman Rudy Espinoza said. "We [the committee] had a merienda, which is like having hot chocolate or coffee with pastries. It was a very big success."
On Sept. 23, the committee held a panel presentation entitled, "Unfulfilled Dreams" and dealt with the struggle involved with Latinos' education.
Espinoza said, "I think it's very important to reflect on the cultural elements and reflect on the richness of Latin culture." He continued, "It's an opportunity for all of us to learn from one another, and I think we have to recognize their contributions to the United States." Fellow committee member Carlos Ballinas said, "We would like everyone to make an effort to learn about the different cultures that make up Latin America."
Students interested in what Hispanic Heritage Month entails can visit the cafeteria for Latino Student Talent Day on the 7th where anyone can be a part of the action (The first 10 people to sign up receive a $10 gift certificate). For knowledge testing on Hispanic Heritage, the "Know Your Hispanic Heritage College Bowl" on Oct. 14 with its "quiz-show" like features will have students yearning for learning.
Even Wright's movie night will follow the trend by showing "The Motorcycle Diaries" on Oct. 6. Based on the written memoirs of Ernesto "Che" Guevara, the movie describes Guevara's 5,000 mile journey across South America on a motorcycle, which helped him develop his vision of equality for all.
With an event-filled agenda, Hispanic Heritage at Wright is an experience worth being part of. Students can pick up an event calendar from the Registrar's office in Room A139.
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