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Members of the Latin Student Alliance dance to traditional Hispanic music at one of their meetings. I love dancing to traditional music, and just being a part of my culture, and embracing it, Queijo said.

Hispanic students, Spanish teacher discuss maintaining connections to heritage, learning about culture

Emma Hu November 2, 2023

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic population in the United States was 63.6 million in 2022, making up around 19% of the U.S. population.  However, despite the size of that population,...

Senior Alex Oritz wears a typical Bomba and Plena outfit, typically used to do traditional dances tracing back to afroindigenous roots.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students connect, honor their Hispanic background in different ways.

and Jasmine Zhang September 14, 2020

With Hispanic Heritage Month starting September 15, people all over the United States and countries such as Spain, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, will honor this month by recognizing and celebrating the history,...

Sophomore Alexandra Ortiz displays her traditional Puerto Rican skirt, which she said is part of the “jibara” outfit. She said when she lived in Puerto Rico, her school would often perform these dances, and during these dances, the students would adorn the traditional skirts. Ortiz said she still wears them while dancing certain styles such as “bomba” and “plena” during family gatherings.

Sophomore Alexandra Ortiz

September 21, 2018

Ortiz said she experienced firsthand the variety in how different countries celebrate culture, as she moved from San Juan, Puerto Rico last May, where Ortiz grew up. She said although American culture...

Senior Joey Gutierrez

Senior Joey Gutierrez

September 21, 2018

Despite growing up in the United States, Gutierrez said he is very in touch with his Hispanic culture—speaking Spanish with his parents at home and celebrating holiday traditions. There’s this...

With college deadlines approaching, students reflect on the practice of affirmative action

Rebecca Qin, Social Media Editor November 19, 2016

On Oct. 26, a group of conservative students held an “Affirmative Action Bake Sale” at the University of Texas, sparking outrage and protest. According to the Huffington Post, the group charged...

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Junior Natalia Trevino Amaro strikes a pose during her flamenco dance. She said she values not only her family, but staying in touch with her Hispanic culture as well.

CHS student keeps in touch with Hispanic heritage

Christina Yang, Feature Reporter September 16, 2016

Every day, junior Natalia Trevino Amaro comes and fits in with the crowd at CHS. After school, she shows a different side to her: eating Hispanic food, speaking Spanish and dancing flamenco, a passionate...

The Affirmative Action Paradox. Preferential treatment for minorities discriminates against majority.

The Affirmative Action Paradox. Preferential treatment for minorities discriminates against majority.

perspectives May 21, 2015

Nearly 80 years ago, at the age of 16, my grandfather, José, boarded a boat off the shore of Cuba and emigrated to the United States. In Havana, José lived a life of true poverty. He left a home where...

Spanish Club yet to organize, club goals set for the year

Beats August 30, 2011

The Spanish Club will not formally commence until the call-out meeting on Sept. 30, according to sponsor Kay Vazquez. While the changes for this year are still unsure, Vazquez says that the club will continue...

Living Latino in America

feature March 25, 2011

U.S. Latino youth encounter persistent stereotyping, according to new study By Katie Utken <[email protected]> Senior Dahiana Lopez-Rodriguez’s breaking point came in biology. When her class...

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