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DJ for the MAS Quince, DJ Ponce, snaps a photo of attendees.

Latinx Leadership throws belated quince for MAS

Series of events ends in party for the anniversary of the Mexico, the Americas and Spain program
Catherine Zarr, Pulse Editor • April 27, 2023

The Calgaard Gym was transformed into a long overdue quinceañera (quince) for the Mexico, the Americas and Spain (MAS) program on Friday, April 21. Organized primarily by first-years Nayeli Aleman and...

Mexico, the Americas and Spain (MAS) program receives $2 million donation

Mexico, the Americas and Spain (MAS) program receives $2 million donation

Carlos and Malú Alvarez, the donors, have been supporters of the MAS program since 2005
Harrison Hartman, News Reporter, Photographer • May 5, 2021

With their funding set to conclude in the fall of 2022, Trinity’s Mexico, the Americas, and Spain (MAS) Program started their search for funding in 2020. The program had been sustaining itself from funding...

Antonia Castañeda is one of the speakers at the "Chicanas, Politics, and the Chicano Movement" talk Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Mikayla Mullin • September 23, 2020
It’s the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, and the Trinity community is celebrating.
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MAS screens “My Name is Maria de Jesus”

Maya Neufeld-Wall • February 6, 2020
SA director joins in on the discussion of her short film at screening
Natalia Trevino Photo credit: Matthew Claybrook

Multiple orgs organize for Latinx Heritage Month

Jolie Francis • October 3, 2019
Poets discuss identity in showcase
Global Latinx studies major established

Global Latinx studies major established

Cate Coe • September 28, 2019
New course of study focuses on Latin American communities and history
Photo credit: Genevieve Humphreys

On-campus summer research and internship opportunities accepting applications

Kaylie King • January 24, 2019
Programs like the Mellon Initiative, ALE now looking for applicants
Famous for her viral hit “Dear Straight People,” Denice Frohman discusses her personal experiences as a queer Latina and how they have affected her poetry. Frohman’s work is notable for challenging popular narratives concerning often-overlooked identities, including both racial and sexual minorities, as well as the working class. photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

Rupture and reclamation at lively Frohman reading

Georgie Riggs • February 7, 2018

“I’ve been thinking about what poetry can do in this time of rupture,” said Denice Frohman, poet and latest performer in the MAS Álvarez Seminar when describing her approach to writing in this political...

Many Spaniards in Madrid are against the referendum and show their support of the Spanish government by carrying flags. Photo by Soleil Gaffner

Students in Madrid experience Catalonian independence movement

Kendra Derrig • October 11, 2017

The regional government of Catalonia, Spain "” which includes the city of Barcelona "” held a referendum on Oct. 1 to declare independence from Spain. Trinity students studying abroad in Madrid have...

Trinity will celebrate Latinx heritage month through October. file photo

Trinity begins to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month

Kaylie King • September 19, 2017

Throughout September and October, the Trinity community honors Latinx culture and community with a lineup of events for Latinx Heritage Month. This is the first year that the university has officially...