“Miralo, ella tiene un nopal en la frente…” This statement has followed me everywhere from supermarkets when I’m purchasing a copious amount of masa to my own place of employment when a customer asks where the nearest dressing room is. It translates to, “Look, she has a cactus on her forehead…” This statement essentially aims to describe Mexicans who waltz around with the intent of pretending that they aren’t Mexican. As a cactus on a forehead is obvious, the physical appearance of some Mexicans—such as skin tone or facial features—may be obvious at times too. Therefore, denying your ethnicity when it’s so apparent is as equivalent as strolling around with a cactus on one’s … [Read more...] about I Promise I’m Mexican
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The Family Taco Shop
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| Juanito’s Tacos, located in Highland, is a family owned restaurant which has been attracting people’s attention with its special flavors of their homemade sauces. Kimberlyn Cruz, restaurant server, talks about her family-owned restaurant, where all the food is cooked by her mother with a homemade style. “First it started with my family and I, then we later grew causing us to get a little bit more help with family members outside the inner group,” said Kimberlyn. The restaurant had been open for seven years, but before that they used to sell street tacos from their home. “A year before we opened, we used to sell tacos from our house, street tacos. … [Read more...] about The Family Taco Shop
Forgotten Heroes
By Elina Urrutia IStaff WriterI Delano Manongs:Forgotten Heros covers the story of Larry Itliong, a farm labor organizer and a group of Filipino farmworkers who launched one of the biggest American farm labor movements of all time. The Delano Grape Strike of 1965 was the creation of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW). While the movement is known for Cesar Chavez’s leadership, and considered a Chicano movement, many people are unaware that Filipinos played an important role. On Tuesday, May 10, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a film screening for the documentary of Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers in the SMSU Theater room. “We are bringing the … [Read more...] about Forgotten Heroes
“La Quinta Temporada” and “Los Vendidos” host third annual plays
By Andrea Jimenez |Staff Writer| The theater was filled with supporters, who were ready to experience this amazing interpretation of Luis Valdez' famous plays. "La Quinta Temporada" and "Los Vendidos" were brought to life in the San Manuel Student Union theater on Feb.12 by CSUSB's "Grupo De Estudiantes Acto Latino Universitario." The purpose is not only to inform minorities about the "National Farm Workers Association" brought about by activist Cesar Chavez, but to encourage them to fulfill the dream that he fought for, with hard labor. I arrived a few minutes late, as I was ushered to my seat the chant, "la raza unida jamas sera vencida," quickly arose in the audience, bringing … [Read more...] about “La Quinta Temporada” and “Los Vendidos” host third annual plays
Cycle of life
By Cesar Perez |Staff Writer| CSUSB hosted its fourth annual Dia De Los Muertos event in celebration of Latino culture in our community. In many Latin cultures across Mexico and Central America, El Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration to commemorate the dead and the cycle of life and death. El Dia de Los Muertos is a widely celebrated holiday across Latin America and in highly Latino- populated areas in the United States. On Saturday Nov. 1, CSUSB held a unique and special celebration at the Robert & Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), sponsored by the Association of Latino Faculty, Staff and Students (ALFSS). CSUSB senior and DJ for the night, … [Read more...] about Cycle of life
Chronicle news briefs
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Opinions Editor| The prices for limes are rising and so are lime thieves (April 7) Due to the rising prices of limes, people are stealing limes directly from the groves, which in turn causes prices to rise even higher. The price has increased so much that truckers transporting limes have to travel with escorts due to a recent bandit who stole more than $50,000 in shipment. Biofuels have a higher pollution rate than gasoline (April 20) The Obama administration concluded that biofuels are better for the environment than gasoline. Yet scientific studies found that biofuels will only speed up the process of global warming. Middle aged people moving back in with … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs
CSUSB celebrates Cinco de Mayo in style
By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| CSUSB organizations on campus came together for Cinco De Mayo in celebrate the “The Battle of Puebla.” The Latino Business Student Association (LBSA), Foreign Language Advising and Guidance for Students department (FLAGS), Latino Cultural Clubs and the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Cross Cultural Center collaborated for the Cinco de Mayo event that took place on May 3 in the lower commons patio. “The event promotes the history of Cinco de Mayo as a culture, specifically for Mexico in the Battle of Puebla, it also represents diversity within our school, and pride for what we have accomplished. It is an event for the entire community and school … [Read more...] about CSUSB celebrates Cinco de Mayo in style