Association of Latin American Students

Opinion Submission: Statement on admissions equity from affinity groups

As a coalition of affinity groups representing Black, Latine, and Asian students at WashU, we are deeply disappointed by the substantial decline in students of color enrolling at WashU.

Carnaval 2021: “Dreams” is an interesting idea with lackluster execution

In its exploration of the American Dream for Latinx people, Carnaval 2021 didn’t go deep enough, leaving the show feeling shallow.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Disaggregate the Diaspora prepares to release student identity survey

A coalition of student groups advocating for the University to use disaggregated demographic data hosted a town hall prior to releasing a survey about different student identities.

| Staff Reporter

Just a dream, 2020 Carnaval canceled

Every year Washington University students fill Edison Theatre for one of four cultural shows; this year that won’t be the case.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Panel analyzes immigration policy and rhetoric in the Trump era

Speakers discussed the immigrant experience in the age of Trump at the panel, “Immigration and Racial Rhetoric in Trump’s America,” April 15.

| Staff Reporter

ALAS to host slam poetry open mic night with WU-SLam

Since the open mic night is being hosted by ALAS, it also functions as a way to boost visibility for Wash. U.’s Latinx students.

| Staff Writer

ALAS spotlights student talent at El Mercado

Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) hosted its biggest annual philanthropic event, El Mercado, this past Saturday at the Clocktower. Each year ALAS chooses a different benefactor that support the Latin American community and donates the proceeds of El Mercado towards that cause.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

ALAS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS), an affinity group and support network for Hispanic and Latinx students at Washington University, programmed several events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and welcome new students to the organization.

Karina Garza | Contributing Reporter

Op-ed submission: An open letter to ALAS

As members of the Washington University community, we find ourselves heartbroken and disappointed in the Association of Latin American Students (ALAS)–the one resource designed for students like us.

Laura Delgado and Mario Davila | Class of 2018

Association of Latin American Students protests end of DACA program

The Association of Latin American Students organized a peaceful protest against the Trump Administration’s proposal to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Friday, Sept. 22.

Jessica Bigley | Contributing Reporter

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