Latinx Student Alliance Focuses on Service, Academics, and Culture
Posted: October 31, 2019 | Author: Savannah Byers | Read Time: 1 minutes
Southern Utah University’s Latinx Student Alliance (LSA) strives to be a positive influence on campus, and a strong collegiate community. LSA achieves this by focusing on engaging in service, academics, and social events - its three pillars.
“LSA’s mission is to create a community among Latinx and non-Latinx students at 91ɬÂþ by teaching and embracing all Latin culture,” said LSA Club President Stacy Soto. “Our club assists members in becoming leaders and scholars of 91ɬÂþ through service projects, academic improvement, and social events.”
Service
LSA works to serve the 91ɬÂþ and Cedar City communities. Previously they have also gotten involved by making blankets for the local women’s crisis center and writing letters to detainees in immigration centers.
Academics
LSA aims to highlight the importance of academics among their club members. The club frequently provides educational presentations, games, and insights in relation to the Latinx community. During the most recent Black History Month, the club presented on AfroLatinos, an often ignored and underrepresented group within the Latinx Community.
Social
LSA hosts several events throughout the school year to bring students together and share Latinx culture. Popular LSA events include Havana Nights, A Taste of the Hispanic World, Dia de los Muertos, and Danza. Everyone is invited to attend these annual events!
“We strive to create not just a group of friends, but a group of people that feel like family,” Soto said. “Most of us are far away from home which is very hard to live with. We believe that as a club, if we provide guidance through the three pillars, our members will stay in higher education and be happy doing so.”
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