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

Latinx: An honest discussion on the word

Rio Scarcelli | staff writer Sept. 30, 2021 Since Sept. 15, Duquesne University has been celebrating Latinx & Hispanic History Month by having various dance classes, speakers and other festivities spread throughout campus.  On Sept. 23, speaker Cristobal Salinas sought to challenge the notion of Duquesne’s usage of the term “Latinx” with his Zoom-seminar titled “What is Latinx?  Who is Latinx?” Latinx is a word … Continue reading Latinx: An honest discussion on the word