News

New minors, courses study Latino culture
Daily Collegian (March 22, 2006)

The Latina/o Studies Initiative is making vast strides within the university, proposing new minors and courses, hiring new professors and even getting its own abbreviation.

Full Story: http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2006/03/03-22-06tdc/03-22-06dnews-01.asp

Everyday life shows need for Latino studies department
Daily Collegian (February 4, 2005)

One of my best friends from high school is a tractor guy.

If you grew up outside the city limits signs, you know the type: John Deere hat, pack of Beechnut side chew or can of Skoal in his back pocket, his steel-toes or cowboy boots clomping down the high school hallways.

Full Story: http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2005/02/02-04-05tdc/02-04-05dops-column-02.asp