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Emma Alquicira, a junior elementary education major, responds to a street interviews prompt in Spanish. What impact do you hope to make in your career? (Northern Star Graphic)

Spanish Street Interviews: What impact do you want to make?

By Lucy Atkinson and Santiago Montañez Bertoletti | October 21, 2024

Latino Heritage Month came to a close last Wednesday, and to continue the celebration of the Latino community on campus, Opinion Columnist Santiago Montanez Bertoletti talked with three Spanish-speaking students about the impact they hope to make in their...

A letter that reads “Por los que no están con nosotros,” or in English “For those who are not with us,” floats over a path of footprints surrounded by 20 Latin American flags. As Latino Heritage Month comes to an end, Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez emphasizes the need to both celebrate the cultural impact of Latin American communities in the U.S. and remember the sacrifices made by Latin American immigrants. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Por los que no están con nosotros

By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Opinion Columnist | October 16, 2024

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es más que un recordatorio de la contribución que la inmigración hispana le ha dado a Estados Unidos desde el siglo XX. Es una forma de conmemorar los sacrificios que muchas personas han tenido que hacer por el bienestar...

A terrarium sits on a table. On Tuesday, the Latino Resource Center provided supplies to make terrariums to celebrate Latino Heritage Month. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Destress, build a little home for your plant

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 22, 2024

Sunlight streams in as students gather to unwind and relax by building miniature terrariums with supplies given by the Latino Resource Center, located at 515 Garden Road.   At 1 p.m. Tuesday, staff and students had the opportunity for some lighthearted...

A group of students march on Normal Road while holding flags from different Latin American countries. To celebrate Latino Heritage Month, students can tie-dye shirts at the Latino Resource Center on Thursday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Tie-dye for Latino Heritage Month

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | September 19, 2024

Stop by the outside of Latino Resource Center on Thursday to create a tie-dye shirt or tote with your personal flag colors. With over 20 different countries making up Latin America, this is a chance to represent your culture and wear it with pride. Located...

Students wave Latin American flags during the Latino Resource Center’s parade for Latino Heritage Month on Monday. How are you celebrating Latino Heritage Month this year? (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Poll: How are you celebrating National Latino Heritage Month?

By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Opinion Columnist | September 17, 2024

On September 15, the Latino Resource Center will begin to celebrate Latino Heritage Month, hosting several events about how Latin culture has influenced modern American history. There will also be several celebrations throughout the month to remember...

A group of students march on Normal Road while holding flags. In honor of Latino Heritage Month, the Latino Resource Center hosted their kick off parade at 4 p.m. on Monday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Latino Resource Center hosts kickoff parade for Latino Heritage Month

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter | September 16, 2024

DeKALB – To kick off Latino Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Latino Resource Center hosted its opening parade at 4 p.m. Monday. Throughout Latino Heritage Month, there will be many celebratory events including a Latino...

Attendees surrounding the piñata at El Grito as one participant attempts to break it open. The celebration of Latino Heritage Month will continue through mid-October, with events planned over the next month by the Latino Resource Center.

‘Identities Beyond Borders’ explained in Latino studies lecture

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | September 22, 2022

Latino Heritage Month began Sept. 15 and lasts for a whole month to celebrate the past generations’ traditions and accomplishments who came from Mexico, Spain, Central and South America.  NIU has begun celebrating Latino Heritage Month. The Latino...

Freshman Tatum Dale (left), student staff assistant at GSRC Trevon Smith (middle) and assistant director of Women and Gender programs Ariel Owens (right) participate in A Full Color Moment, Latinx edition. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

The GSRC hosts Latino Heritage Month event

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 19, 2022

Students and staff gathered Thursday in the Holmes Students Center to unwind, color and learn more about Latino figures in the LGBTQ+ movement. “A Full Color Moment, Latinx Edition'' was an event organized by the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center,...

Guest speaker discussed Latin American history Thursday

By Franz Varga | October 11, 2012

Eric Van Young displayed his knowledge of Latin American history at the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies on Thursday. Van Young, a professor from the University of California, San Diego, gave a seminar on the decolonization of Mexico. He then...

Students comment on the meaning of being Latino

Students comment on the meaning of being Latino

By Jessica Cabe | October 10, 2011

Teatro Americano is Spanish for American theater. The professional ensemble from Teatro Americano, a part of Latinos Progresando, performed the original play Equanimity in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. With October being Latino...

NIU celebrates Mexico’s independence

By Jeremy Piscoran and David Matz | September 14, 2010

Latino Heritage Month at NIU will kick off with an event, El Grito, named after the speech in which the first leader of Mexico, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, called the people to rise up against Spain. Mexican Independence Day is a celebration of...