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A screenshot from the trailer for the film "City of God." The movie is a crime drama that follows the expansion of organized crime over three decades. (YouTube)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin movies

By Ibrahim Oyeyinka, Lifestyle Writer | September 19, 2023

If you're looking for some must-watch Latin movies, here are a few recommendations. "La Llorona" – HORROR MOVIE "La Llorona" is a 2019 Guatemalan horror film directed by Jayro Bustamante. The movie explores the legend of La Llorona, a weeping...

 Angelina Padilla - Tompkins of Washington, IL has been celebrating her Hispanic heritage since a young age.

Fill in the blank: You should celebrate Hispanic Heritage month because…

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | September 18, 2022

What began as a week’s worth of celebrations was declared to be a month-long celebration by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, according to the Government Publishing Office.  Hispanic Heritage month takes place from Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. It is a month...

College of Law dean earns leadership award from state

By Northern Star Staff | September 29, 2013

On Wednesday, Jennifer Rosato, College of Law dean, received the Distinguished Leadership Award from Secretary of State Jesse White.The award was given to Rosato during White’s National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Rosato is the first Latina...