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Suipport Un Negocio Latino Challenging the Status Quo Latinos Poderosos Faculty and Student Mixer HLSU Olympics
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TODAY FALL 2014
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SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 15 VIVA HLSU by Maria Aldana
they hold in the United States. HLSU
HLSU Press & Publicity Chair
sought to inspire their members by having The Cuban Guy deliver a
The Hispanic Latino Student
motivational speech and showing the
Union kicked off Hispanic Heritage
feature film based on a true story of
Month by attending the annual event
Latin perseverance, Cesar Chavez.
hosted by the Tallahassee community
Along with these events, the Hispanic
called Tally Fiesta. Members watched
Latino Student Union celebrated Latin
Latin groups perform traditional
culture by hosting Noche de Baile at
dances and supported local
Club Downunder. The night consisted
businesses by purchasing goods
of Salsa lessons along with a live band.
from their stands. Throughout the
The organization instilled a sense of
month, the organization hosted many
community on campus by bringing
events that supported the theme of
many organizations together for the
the Latino community having a long
annual HLSU Olympics. The month
lasting presence. The Education and
closed with an intimate reflection
Political Action committee chairs
at the organization’s office between
hosted events that informed the
members discussing which event
attendees about where the Hispanic
truly impacted them. â–
community stands and the power
9/13
Tally Fiesta
9/30
9/15 Latinos Poderosos GBM/HHM KickOff!
10/6
9/18 Faculty and Student Mixer State of Latinos in the US 9/23
Support Un Negocio Latino
10/8
Night of Dance Showcase
10/11
Street Cleaning
10/12
9/25 HLSU Olympics Challenging the Status Quo: The Cuban Guy 9/29
Cesar Chavez Film Screening
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HHM Closing
9/23 SUPPORT UN NEGOCIO LATINO Photography: Lauren Alsina
Hispanic Latino Student Union showed their support by going to El Virole単o, a local latin restaurant. SGA Today Photo Journal / 7
9/25 CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO Article: Devyn Fussman Photography: Lauren Alsina
Using his own success story as an example, Andres Lara, a motivational speaker known as “The Cuban Guy,” came to speak to students about how it is possible to reach your goals despite the obstacles put in your way. SGA Today Photo Journal / 9
CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO In honor of Hispanic Heritage
he escaped from Cuba and moved
Month, FSU’s Hispanic/Latino Student
to America at the age of 16, he lacked
Union invited Andres Lara, better
the ability to speak English, as well as
known as “The Cuban Guy,” to deliver
a home, family, and money money.
his “Challenging the Status Quo”
Despite the odds, he graduated from
message to FSU students.
Montclair State University with honors
Besides being a Cuban guy, Lara is
and achieved success by the time he
a motivational speaker who regularly
was 24, becoming a millionaire by the
provides workshops with inspirational
time he was 26. He has appeared in
messages all over the country, in
radio shows and newspapers and has
addition to being the author of several
also served as the CEO of A. Success
internationally bestselling books.
Training and former president of
Lara comes from a humble and disadvantaged background. When
Inspiration Magazine. ■
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10/3 LATINOS PODEROSOS Photography: Julia Crabtree
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LATINOS PODEROSOS
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Latinos Poderosos was an informational event about the power held by the Hispanic/Latino community in the United States. SGA Today Photo Journal / 15
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FACULTY AND STUDENT MIXER Photography: Lauren Alsina and Maria Aldana
FACULTY AND STUDENT MIXER
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The Faculty and Student Mixer allowed students to make connections with faculty and learn about the resources they have on campus.
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10/12 HLSU OLYMPICS Photography: Lauren Alsina and Jose Pacheco
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HLSU OLYMPICS
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The annual HLSU Olympics united different student organizations on campus through sports and field games. SGA Today Photo Journal / 23