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LASAlympics unite students of all backgrounds

[Josh Imhof | features editor] With the Winter Olympic Games still months away, students at Duquesne University decided to put their own spin on the competition. On Oct. 1, the Duquesne Latin American Student Association hosted the inaugural LASAlympics in the Towers Multi-Purpose Room. Duquesne students from Latin-America, Spain and the United States broke off into teams and competed in events such as three-legged racing, … Continue reading LASAlympics unite students of all backgrounds

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Festive Brazilian Carnival is a hit at Duquesne’s campus

Sairah Aslam | Staff Writer 03/01/18 Brazilian Carnival. Typically, these words evoke the image of a festive, colorful scene: ecstatic samba dancers sporting massive, feathered headdresses and embellished costumes, performing rapid routines as enormous crowds of enthusiastic spectators cheer them on in the streets of Rio. On Feb. 27, Carnival came to Duquesne University thanks to the efforts of the Latin American Student Association (LASA). … Continue reading Festive Brazilian Carnival is a hit at Duquesne’s campus

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Student groups help Puerto Rico victims

Sairah Aslam | Staff Writer 10/12/17 Student groups across Duquesne, spearheaded by the Latin American Student Association, have raised more than $2,000 for the victims of Hurricane Maria that struck Puerto Rico in late September. At Duquesne, the community quickly launched a fundraiser to alleviate some of the island’s burden. The initiative has been dubbed Todos Juntos, Spanish for “All Together.” The Duquesne community has … Continue reading Student groups help Puerto Rico victims

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