Former dictator returns to Haiti
Exiled Haitian dictator returns to Haiti amidst skepticism.
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Deaths from Brazil’s flood approach 600 and continue to rise
A massive flood swept Brazil’s Serrana region.
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Destabilizing Democracy in Latin America
Uncertainty was high as the police closed in, but instead of pursuing a criminal, they had surrounded a democratically elected president, aiming to overthrow him. Another coup attempt was underway in Latin America. On Sept. 30th, 2010, a group of police officers led a protest over benefit cuts, in Ecuador’s capital, Quito. After President Rafael […]
Jobs vs. Charity? World’s Richest Man Responds
Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who Forbes lists as the world’s richest man, does not believe in charity. He believes that the only way to fight poverty is through employment. “Trillions of dollars have been given to charity in the last 50 years, and they don’t solve anything,” Slim told an audience at the Forbes […]
Monsters, Aliens, and Mexican Immigrants: Tired allegory makes “Monsters” lose its appeal
What do monsters, aliens and Mexican Immigrants all have in common? Apparently they’re all dangerous creatures that must be extinguished. Well, at least that’s what the movie “Monsters” implies. This sci-fi thriller is more of a snooze filled with tired allegories of the present border situation in Mexico. The film looks through the eyes of […]
Fall 2010 Letter from the Editor: The Immigration Issue
At the turn of the 20th century, the Statue of Liberty greeted immigrants as they arrived to Ellis Island. An immigrant herself, Lady Liberty was a gift from France. Despite her foreign roots, this iconic symbol of American ideals, representing freedom and democracy, was designated a national monument in 1924. More recently, the Statue of […]
George Lopez is Comedy Central’s Comedian of the week!
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Center supports urban youth through self-empowerment and education
From the outside, Chuco’s Justice Center (CJC) appears much like the rest of the block: modest and calm. Once inside, however, a vibrant world filled with graffiti-written quotes reveals a whole different story: several classrooms, some filled with students and some not, a basketball court, a special room where people can do graffiti without getting […]