el mercado

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

Student-run market to open Saturday

Bowles Plaza will be bustling Saturday afternoon with performers from WUPops and Flamenco, Mariachi and Samba dancers, in celebration of the opening of El Mercado, a Latin-themed student-run market. The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) is coordinating El Mercado for the third year, after a one-year hiatus. Many other student groups will participate in the event, including Global Medical Brigades, Female Association of Business and Ashoka.

| Assignment Editor

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