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Katheryn Mendez
Written by: Dulce Ortiz 🇬🇹 Katheryn Mendez standing in front of McKeldin library on April 18, 2024. (John Valencia) As the eldest...
La Voz Latina
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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Mangonadas pave the way for Spanish language and snacks to cross cultural barriers
Written by: Cinthya Roque Blanco 🇸🇻 Image courtesy of Mauricio Molina Mangoes, chamoy, and tajin were never in Mauricio Molina's...
La Voz Latina
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Stephanie Pereira-Ayala
Escrito por: Emely Gonzalez 🇸🇻 Headshot courtesy of Stephanie Pereira-Ayala Women’s History Month is a world-recognized month dedicated...
La Voz Latina
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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Mujeres que abogan por la equidad, la diversidad y la inclusión: Patricia Barreto
Escrito por: Emely Gonzalez 🇸🇻 Patricia Barreto standing in front of the Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Fountain at McKeldin Mall on March...
La Voz Latina
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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Clarke Bedford
Wrriten by: Emely Miranda-Aguilar 🇸🇻 View of Clarke Bedford sitting in his living room from his enclosed porch on Nov.15, 2023 ( Emely...
La Voz Latina
Dec 5, 20235 min read
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Rafael Rodriguez Molina
Written by: Milvian Gonzalez 🇬🇹🇧🇿 Image courtesy of Rafael Rodriguez. Through his art, Rodriguez hopes to remove some of the guilt...
La Voz Latina
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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Llatetra Brown Esters
Written by: Stella S. Canino-Quiñones 🇵🇷 Headshot of Llatetra Brown Esters (Kristin Rutkowski.) Llatetra Brown Esters spends most of...
La Voz Latina
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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Gloria Aparicio Blackwell
Escrito por: Dulce Ortiz 🇬🇹 Image courtesy of Gloria Aparicio Blackwell. The University of Maryland is blessed to have an inspirational...
La Voz Latina
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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Nadine Vos
Written by: Dulce Ortiz 🇬🇹 Nadine Vos (courtesy of Nadine Vos) Nadine Vos is one of our generation’s rising, talented, and young...
La Voz Latina
Nov 21, 20233 min read
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Luis Alfonzo
Written by: Dulce Ortiz 🇬🇹 Luis Alfonzo on Oct.25,2023 (Ian Dalrymple) One of UMD’s overachieving staff members is Luis Alfonzo, a...
La Voz Latina
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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Jaqueline Menjivar
Escrito por: Dulce Ortiz 🇬🇹 Jaqueline Menjivar, Project Coordinator for the Office of Community Engagement on Oct.25,2023 (Ian...
La Voz Latina
Oct 25, 20233 min read
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Alex Mullen
Written by: Dulce Ortiz 🇬🇹 Photo courtesy of Alex Mullen While he may be found playing basketball with friends or playing guitar, Alex...
La Voz Latina
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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Alexandra Amaya
Escrito por: Jenson Castillo Photo by: Jenson Castillo Mark Twain famously said, “Actions speak louder than words,” and Alexandra Amaya...
La Voz Latina
May 25, 20233 min read
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Astrid Armijo
Escrito por: Alexa Figueroa Photo by: Yessica Mayo When Astrid Armijo was younger, she was determined to become an engineer and follow in...
La Voz Latina
May 25, 20232 min read
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Jazmin Escobar
Escrito por: Dulce Ortiz Photo by: Alexa Figueroa Learning how to juggle at UMD’s 2022 Homecoming Celebration was nothing new for Jazmin...
La Voz Latina
May 25, 20233 min read
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Giancarlo Terrones
Escrito por: Dulce Ortiz Photo by: Diana Rivera Just like the lyrics of his favorite song say, “Clocks'' by Coldplay brings a...
La Voz Latina
May 25, 20233 min read
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Yakie Palma
Escrito por: Alexa Figueroa Photo by: Alexa Figueroa If you’re looking for a teacher by day and Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast by night,...
La Voz Latina
May 25, 20232 min read
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Lidia Gonzalez
Escrito por: Jenson Castillo Photo by: Jenson Castillo This year’s graduation ceremony will showcase thousands of graduating seniors from...
La Voz Latina
May 25, 20233 min read
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Amy Rivera
Escrito por: Alexa Figueroa Photo by: Diana Rivera In another world, Amy Rivera would be a “traveling hippie artist” but in this one, she...
La Voz Latina
May 25, 20232 min read
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Brianne Rodriguez
Escrito por: Alexa Figueroa Photo by: Yessica Mayo As a future documentary filmmaker Brianne Rodriguez has been on a mission to give back...
La Voz Latina
May 25, 20232 min read
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