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 Dr. Laura Vasquez (right), professor of communications, and Diane Nilan, (left) founder and president of Hear Us Inc, answer questions in Wirtz Hall on Saturday night after the showing of their documentary on the edge. The film focused on eight women from all over the country and their struggle with homelessness.

Professors answer questions about “on the edge” documentary

By Northern Star File Photo | September 17, 2012

 Dr. Laura Vasquez (right), professor of communications, and Diane Nilan, (left) founder and president of Hear Us Inc, answer questions in Wirtz Hall on Saturday night after the showing of their documentary "on the edge." The film focused on eight women...

Latino Film Fest aims to promote culture

By Troy Doetch | February 20, 2011

The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies wants you to know that it's here. Sharing a Garden Road address with the Latino Resource Center, it offers students a minor, a graduate concentration and a variety of programs to expand their knowledge...

Light shed on America’s homeless

By Troy Doetch | October 26, 2010

Homelessness doesn't just affect drug addicts or the mentally insane. Nor is it a problem exclusive to males or adults. In fact, Associate Communications Professor Laura Vazquez says that many of America's homeless are women and children struggling to...