Samantha Zavala
Articles
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with these off-campus events
National Hispanic Heritage Month, commemorated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, achievements and accomplishments of the Latinx community in the United States. The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM) has named the theme for this year as “Collective Heritage: Honoring the past, Inspiring the future.” The theme aims to recognize achievements and accomplishments of the past, while recognizing those who continue to shape the future.
‘The kind of community you hunger for everyone to experience:’ L’Arche@UP kicks off the semester with ‘Storytelling with Dorothy’
Dorothy Coughlin, L’Arche Portland founder, was 12 years old when she became an advocate for the disability community. Growing up with a sister with severe epilepsy and intellectual disabilities, Coughlin witnessed the overcrowded environment and the physical and mental abuse many faced inside institutions like the now defunct Fairview Training Center.
Villa Maria Hall and Christie Hall to face off in annual rivalry game
For over 20 years, Villa Maria Hall and Christie Hall have come head-to-head in an annual soccer derby. The tradition will continue, with this year’s matchup taking place on April 6 at 10 a.m. on Merlo Field.
