NU LASO News and Press Releases RSS Feed http://www.laso.neu.edu/news/ News articles and press releases from Northeastern's Latin American Student Organization Shout Out y Gracias to Northeastern's LASOhttp://vivirlatino.com/2008/12/05/shout-out-y-gracias-to-northeasterns-laso.phpIf there was any doubt in my mind about the up and coming generation of Latino leaders being unleashed into the world, those doubts were put to rest last night by the amazingly intelligent and energetic members of Northeastern University's Latin American Student Organization (LASO).Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500http://vivirlatino.com/2008/12/05/shout-out-y-gracias-to-northeasterns-laso.php BRC conference calm, productivehttp://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/11/06/News/Brc-Conference.Calm.Productive-3528876.shtmlThe Budget Review Committee (BRC) met with student leaders Monday night in a second attempt to discuss various solutions to change aspects of the BRC's process for allocating money to student groups. About 50 students attended the meeting in the Curry Student Center.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500http://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/11/06/News/Brc-Conference.Calm.Productive-3528876.shtml Day of Dead comes to NUhttp://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/11/06/News/Day-Of.Dead.Comes.To.Nu-3528887.shtmlDozens of grinning skulls stared out from the middle of the table. Twenty students chatted casually on nearby couches, and the 10 students gathered around the table didn't even blink - rather, they picked up the skulls with one hand and began to paint with the other.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500http://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/11/06/News/Day-Of.Dead.Comes.To.Nu-3528887.shtml Accusations, tension at BRC discussionhttp://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/10/30/News/Accusations.Tension.At.Brc.Discussion-3515507.shtmlThe Budget Review Committee (BRC) met with student leaders last night to address allegations that it unfairly distributed funds. The meeting, held in place of the regularly scheduled BRC meeting, shifted from an informational session to a grievance airing and was at times chaotic and tense.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400http://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/10/30/News/Accusations.Tension.At.Brc.Discussion-3515507.shtml Editorial: BRC process needs re-evaluation and reformhttp://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/10/27/Editorial/Editorial.Brc.Process.Needs.ReEvaluation.And.Reform-3507310.shtmlEveryone loves campus activities - whether it's free concerts at Centennial Commons like PIKEtoberfest, or the Latin American Student Organization's annual Cultural Show. Once the curtains close, though, many students are left with the question: Where did the money for this event come from? The money comes from a number of places, but the Budget Review Committee (BRC), a branch of the Student Government Association (SGA), is often responsible for allocating a large part of it.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400http://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/10/27/Editorial/Editorial.Brc.Process.Needs.ReEvaluation.And.Reform-3507310.shtml Letter to the Editor: BRC lacks in diverse programminghttp://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/10/23/Editorial/Letter.To.The.Editor.Brc.Lacks.In.Diverse.Programming-3501376.shtmlNortheastern seeks to create diversity and have diverse programming. As members of several student organizations, we do not feel that impact. Diverse programming, funded by the Budget Review Committee (BRC), which operates under the Student Government Association (SGA), is difficult to find this year.Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400http://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/10/23/Editorial/Letter.To.The.Editor.Brc.Lacks.In.Diverse.Programming-3501376.shtml LSCC celebrates heritagehttp://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/10/02/News/Lscc-Celebrates.Heritage-3466043.shtmlHispanic Heritage Month, began Sept. 15, giving Latinos a chance to look at their contributions to society and celebrate their culture, heritage and family, said Rebecca Veira, assistant director of the Latino/a Student Cultural Center (LSCC). Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all celebrate their independence Sept.Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400http://www.huntington-news.com/news/2008/10/02/News/Lscc-Celebrates.Heritage-3466043.shtml NUTV: Justice for Janitors Campaign Part 2http://www.nutv.neu.edu/news.php?news_id=102NUTV presents this two-part documentary by Asha Cesar that investigates the "Justice for Janitors" campaign at Northeastern University.Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0400http://www.nutv.neu.edu/news.php?news_id=102 NUTV: Justice for Janitors Campaign Part 1http://www.nutv.neu.edu/news.php?title_id=111&news_id=103NUTV presents this two-part documentary by Asha Cesar that investigates the "Justice for Janitors" campaign at Northeastern University.Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nutv.neu.edu/news.php?title_id=111&news_id=103 Students from around New England gather at NU for leadership conferencehttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/03/31/News/Students.From.Around.New.England.Gather.At.Nu.For.Leadership.Conference-3291999.shtmlMore than 20 colleges and universities from around New England were represented Friday and Saturday at the 2008 New England Latino Student Leadership Conference (NELSLC) hosted by Northeastern's Latino/a Student Cultural Center (LSCC). The purpose of NELSLC is to initiate and encourage connections among Latino student college leaders within the New England region, according to a Northeastern press release.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/03/31/News/Students.From.Around.New.England.Gather.At.Nu.For.Leadership.Conference-3291999.shtml LASO boasts culturehttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/03/24/TheInside/Laso-Boasts.Culture-3279582.shtmlStudents from various campus organizations came to support the Latin American Student Organization's (LASO) 11th annual Cultural Show at the Fenway Center Friday. This year's theme was LASO's Class Reunion, allowing students to reunite 10 years after graduating college to share their experiences and stories with the audience.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/03/24/TheInside/Laso-Boasts.Culture-3279582.shtml Students show appreciationhttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/02/28/News/Students.Show.Appreciation-3241141.shtmlStudents served more than 100 staff members at the Latin American Student Organization's Service Staff Appreciation Day yesterday.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/02/28/News/Students.Show.Appreciation-3241141.shtml Husky Happeningshttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/02/25/News/Husky.Happenings-3231377.shtmlSGA to propose opt-out energy fee, textbook control The Student Government Association (SGA) is set to propose two pieces of legislation at its meeting today. The first is a joint resolution with the Resident Student Association seeking the creation of a student-generated renewable energy fund.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/02/25/News/Husky.Happenings-3231377.shtml Kinematix dance to winhttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/02/25/TheInside/Kinematix.Dance.To.Win-3231462.shtmlColorful geometric sweatshirts, tight jean skirts, hard-hitting hip-hop and pinpointed synchronization proved the winning formula for Kinematix last night. Northeastern's urban dance troupe won the debut "Dance For Me" competition before a packed Curry Student Center (CSC) Ballroom.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/02/25/TheInside/Kinematix.Dance.To.Win-3231462.shtml 'Jose' speaks to Latinoshttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/02/04/TheInside/jose-Speaks.To.Latinos-3184896.shtmlThree actresses from the Latino Flavored Production (LFP) deepen their voices, sag their pants and talk about their past girlfriends. All in a day's work. Leaving their lipstick behind, these actresses trade their skirts for ties in hopes of better depicting Latin male stereotypes.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2008/02/04/TheInside/jose-Speaks.To.Latinos-3184896.shtml Study in Buenos Aireshttp://www.iaf.neu.edu/dialogue_of_civilizations/summer_ii/argentina/Do you want to Study in Buenos Aires? Do You Want to Know the Real History of Tango? Attend the Argentina Dialogue on Civilizations information session on Wednesday, January 9th.Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500http://www.iaf.neu.edu/dialogue_of_civilizations/summer_ii/argentina/ AIDS education through poetryhttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/11/05/TheInside/Aids-Education.Through.Poetry-3078261.shtmlCarlos Andres Gomez showed there's more to HIV and AIDS education than just pamphlets. The award-winning poet and actor, who appeared in Spike Lee's 'Inside Man' alongside Denzel Washington and on HBO's 'Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry,' performed poetry and ran an interactive workshop at the Curry Student Center West Addition Thursday night to bring attention to the subject.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/11/05/TheInside/Aids-Education.Through.Poetry-3078261.shtml Students unearth cultural rootshttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/10/15/Focus/Students.Unearth.Cultural.Roots-3031846.shtmlIt may seem that Northeastern's student body is ethnically and culturally diverse. But who cares? As a student from Thailand, Kylie Huang, a freshman chemistry major, said she wants to learn more about herself by immersing herself in the array of cultures that presently surround her, instead of only learning about her Chinese heritage.Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/10/15/Focus/Students.Unearth.Cultural.Roots-3031846.shtml Latin art reflects struggleshttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/10/11/TheInside/Latin.Art.Reflects.Struggles-3026417.shtmlWhen walking into the Curry Student Center art gallery, students are greeted by various pieces of art by members of the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) and Boston's inner-city Latino youth. The exhibit is displayed as part of Hispanic Heritage Month and will be displayed through Friday.Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/10/11/TheInside/Latin.Art.Reflects.Struggles-3026417.shtml Dance lessons make hips swayhttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/10/01/TheInside/Dance.Lessons.Make.Hips.Sway-3002380.shtmlFast, intricate guitar riffs and a thumping rhythm filled the air at afterHOURS Friday night. 'Hips Don't Lie,' co-sponsored by the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), the Latino Student Cultural Center (LSCC) and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), combined two different cultures by showcasing both flamenco and belly dancing.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/10/01/TheInside/Dance.Lessons.Make.Hips.Sway-3002380.shtml Art celebrates Latino culturehttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/10/01/TheInside/Art-Celebrates.Latino.Culture-3002425.shtmlToday marks the first day of 'An Exhibition of Latinos in Literature and Art.' The week-long event is sponsored by various members of the Northeastern community including the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the Latino Student Cultural Center (LSCC).Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/10/01/TheInside/Art-Celebrates.Latino.Culture-3002425.shtml LASO events no easy feat to pull offhttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/10/01/Editorial/Laso-Events.No.Easy.Feat.To.Pull.Off-3002299.shtmlStudents who have not had the opportunity to plan an event do not understand how much work goes into making one successful. Northeastern's obsession to reduce liability can complicate the most minute details for an event as small as a bake sale. For Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), leaders from the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Society of Hispanic Engineers and the Latino/a Student Cultural Center (LSCC) have been working together since mid-June to make the events that run from Sept.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/10/01/Editorial/Laso-Events.No.Easy.Feat.To.Pull.Off-3002299.shtml Panel discussion addresses immigration mythshttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/09/17/News/Panel.Discussion.Addresses.Immigration.Myths-2980948.shtmlRepresentatives from academia, immigrant advocacy groups and health care providers participated in a panel discussion where they attempted to break the myths surrounding immigration and undocumented workers. Held in Raytheon Amphitheater, the 'Dialogue on Immigration' was hosted Tuesday in part by the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/09/17/News/Panel.Discussion.Addresses.Immigration.Myths-2980948.shtml Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with dancehttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/09/17/News/Hispanic.Heritage.Month.Kicks.Off.With.Dance-2972354.shtmlSeveral Latin American organizations kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month at Northeastern Saturday with Latin Night at the John D. O'Bryant African-American Institute. Upon entering the Institute, students received green entrance bracelets and heard rap, hip hop and reggae-tone music, which blared from the Cabral Center.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/09/17/News/Hispanic.Heritage.Month.Kicks.Off.With.Dance-2972354.shtml GFDD and FUNGLODE Launch Global Media Arts Institute Web Pagehttp://www.laso.neu.edu/news/data/2007-2008/globalmediaartsinstitute.pdfIn response to the Global Media Arts Institute's (GMAI) expanded programs, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) have created web pages in English and Spanish in order to better inform the public of the opportunities available through the Institute.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400http://www.laso.neu.edu/news/data/2007-2008/globalmediaartsinstitute.pdf Save the Date! The Latino Convention 2007http://www.laso.neu.edu/news/data/2007-2008/latinoconvention.pdfThe Latino Convention 2007 is an non-partisan event that engages Latinos from across the Commonwealth in a dialogue that builds universal understanding of how the government works and reinforces the importance of Latino input in the decision making process.Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400http://www.laso.neu.edu/news/data/2007-2008/latinoconvention.pdf Boston to welcome cultural, contemporary art exhibitionshttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/09/06/TheInside/Boston.To.Welcome.Cultural.Contemporary.Art.Exhibitions-2954655.shtmlAs fall semester begins and students pour back into the city, several new art exhibits are slated to open on and around campus. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month's Art Week in October, the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) will host 'An Exhibition of Latinos in Literature and Art: Presenting Junot Diaz'.Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/09/06/TheInside/Boston.To.Welcome.Cultural.Contemporary.Art.Exhibitions-2954655.shtml Breakdancing, graffiti art honored in hip-hop tributehttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/04/04/TheInside/Breakdancing.Graffiti.Art.Honored.In.HipHop.Tribute-2822561.shtmlThe Curry Student Center's West Addition looked more like a club downtown than a food court Saturday afternoon. Black shades covered the floor-to-ceiling windows and the tables were embellished with graffiti. Students tested microphones on a stage in the center of the room, while behind them two DJs tinkered with turntables.Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/04/04/TheInside/Breakdancing.Graffiti.Art.Honored.In.HipHop.Tribute-2822561.shtml Staff Appreciation Day held despite BRC appeal denialhttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/02/28/News/Staff.Appreciation.Day.Held.Despite.Brc.Appeal.Denial-2748360.shtmlThe Latin American Student Organization (LASO), along with other student groups, funded and hosted a Service Staff Appreciation Day yesterday, despite the Budget Review Committee's (BRC) decision to deny funding for the event. The BRC, a committee of the Student Government Association (SGA) that allocates the student activities fee, denied LASO's original request, first appeal and, last night, their second appeal for funding.Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/02/28/News/Staff.Appreciation.Day.Held.Despite.Brc.Appeal.Denial-2748360.shtml New Latino/a director fills sudden vacancyhttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/02/14/News/New-Latinoa.Director.Fills.Sudden.Vacancy-2719278.shtmlThe arrival of a new member to the Northeastern community Jan. 29 is fostering hopes for a more prominent Latino/a Student Cultural Center (LSCC). Rosa Rodriguez Williams became the new director of the LSCC last month after the sudden exit of the previous director.Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/02/14/News/New-Latinoa.Director.Fills.Sudden.Vacancy-2719278.shtml BRC denies LASO appeal, allocates $1.3k to student groupshttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/02/07/News/Brc-Denies.Laso.Appeal.Allocates.1.3k.To.Student.Groups-2703075.shtmlThe Budget Review Committee (BRC) reviewed requests for student group programs and examined the Latin American Student Organization's (LASO) appeal from its prior meeting last night. LASO appealed the BRC's decision not to grant the student group money for its Staff Appreciation Day event.Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/02/07/News/Brc-Denies.Laso.Appeal.Allocates.1.3k.To.Student.Groups-2703075.shtml Students break down barriers of ignorance through panel discussions last nighthttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/01/24/News/Students.Break.Down.Barriers.Of.Ignorance.Through.Panel.Discussions.Last.Night-2671365.shtmlStudents of all backgrounds and sexual orientations crowded into the Raytheon Amphitheatre for the annual 'Breaking the Barriers of Ignorance' series Tuesday night. The event had two sections: 'Queer on Campus' and 'Identifying Women's Issues,' and panels addressed related issues facing both the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) community and women in today's society.Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2007/01/24/News/Students.Break.Down.Barriers.Of.Ignorance.Through.Panel.Discussions.Last.Night-2671365.shtml 'Queer on Campus' and 'Identifying Womens Issues'http://www.laso.neu.edu/connections/publicrelations/2006-2007/breakingbarrierspr.pdfThe Breaking the Barriers of Ignorance Series has been in effect for several years as a signature LASO event. This event is unique in that it is one where meaningful collaborations occur between organizations that may not usually work together. Through this event, a diverse group of students are able to come together and speak on various topics ranging from AIDS, ethnic relations, gender, politics, you name it. This year a diverse group of students worked together and the result will be two panels titled 'Queer on Campus' and 'Identifying Womens Issues'.Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500http://www.laso.neu.edu/connections/publicrelations/2006-2007/breakingbarrierspr.pdf Questions of race relations go un-answeredhttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/12/06/Editorial/Commentary.Questions.Of.Race.Relations.Go.UnAnswered-2524609.shtmlSince the beginning of the semester, there have been a number of inquiries made by student organizations like the retention and recruitment of faculty/administrators of color, financial aid practices, the protocol for handling issues regarding race relations on campus and student enrollment.Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/12/06/Editorial/Commentary.Questions.Of.Race.Relations.Go.UnAnswered-2524609.shtml 'Stand and Deliver' teacher talks respecthttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/11/29/News/stand.And.Deliver.Teacher.Talks.Respect-2512292.shtml'You have to have 'ganas.' [That means] you have to have desire and the powerful urge to get ahead,' said mathematics teacher Jaime Escalante, whose teaching career is portrayed in the movie 'Stand and Deliver.' Yesterday, the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the Alpha Association of Latin Professionals in Finance and Accounting held 'Stand and Deliver: The Man Behind the Movie' at Raytheon Amphitheater.Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/11/29/News/stand.And.Deliver.Teacher.Talks.Respect-2512292.shtml Carnival a haven for tricks, treatshttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/11/01/TheInside/Carnival.A.Haven.For.Tricks.Treats-2414681.shtmlAbout 120 children from Boston- area community centers - many dressed in Halloween costumes - were treated to a jubilant Halloween Carnival last night that featured music, face painting, pumpkin decorating and a haunted trail. The carnival, held in the West Village Quad from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:00:00 -0500http://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/11/01/TheInside/Carnival.A.Haven.For.Tricks.Treats-2414681.shtml Speaking the truthhttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/10/11/TheInside/Speaking.The.Truth-2343660.shtmlUsing self-deprecating humor and sexual commentary as his platform, spoken word artist Regie Cabrico captivated the afterHOURS audience Tuesday night. 'I try to figure out ballads and how far I can push someone,' he said. 'It's an element of danger.' Sponsored by NU Barkada and the Asian American Center, the show attracted a wide variety of students.Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/10/11/TheInside/Speaking.The.Truth-2343660.shtml Homecoming Comedy Night 2006 featuring Def Comedy Jam host Mike Eppshttp://www.laso.neu.edu/connections/publicrelations/2006-2007/comedynightpr.pdfOn behalf of the Homecoming Committee, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Beta Gamma Epsilon Fraternity, the Latin American Student Organization, and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, we proudly announce Homecoming Comedy Night 2006 featuring Def Comedy Jam host Mike Epps.Wed, 04 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0400http://www.laso.neu.edu/connections/publicrelations/2006-2007/comedynightpr.pdf Hispanic Heritage Month adds zest, with food, musichttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/09/27/CampusLife/Hispanic.Heritage.Month.Adds.Zest.With.Food.Music-2310860.shtmlPride in one's heritage is pride in one's self. Showing its strong Hispanic pride, the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) is hosting various events from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to celebrate its culture with Hispanic Heritage Month. These events will touch on topics such as history, culture, music, leadership and community service.Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/09/27/CampusLife/Hispanic.Heritage.Month.Adds.Zest.With.Food.Music-2310860.shtml Latin Night offers dancing, understandinghttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/09/20/TheInside/Latin.Night.Offers.Dancing.Understanding-2286880.shtmlThe distinctive rhythm of salsa music mixed with the sound of awkward collisions between students accidentally bumping into each other filled the air at the Curry Student Center Ballroom Friday night. 'The Latin and Cape Verdean Dance Fusion Workshop,' co-sponsored by the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) and the Cape Verdean Student Association (CVSA) was the honorary kickoff to a slew of planned events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month which runs from Sept.Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/09/20/TheInside/Latin.Night.Offers.Dancing.Understanding-2286880.shtml The spice of lifehttp://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/09/13/TheInside/The-Spice.Of.Life-2269354.shtmlThe mood was festive as students gathered in the Snell Library Quad for Northeastern's first ever variety show. Customized caution tape, which decorated the quad, read, 'This is NU: Huskies Gone Wild,' and the message rang loud and clear as the event began.Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/09/13/TheInside/The-Spice.Of.Life-2269354.shtml Hispanic Heritage Month 2006 Program and Eventshttp://www.laso.neu.edu/connections/publicrelations/2006-2007/hhmpr.pdfThe largest homage to the Hispanic/Latino Heritage in Boston yet, the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by sponsoring events and programs open to the Northeastern University community. The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, comprised of dedicated students brainstormed and put together a series of programs that touch upon leadership, social activism, community service, professionalism, entertainment, culture, history, music and dance.Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:00:00 -0400http://www.laso.neu.edu/connections/publicrelations/2006-2007/hhmpr.pdf LASO event aims to offer 'Variety'http://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/06/21/News/Laso-Event.Aims.To.Offer.variety-2117259.shtmlThe incoming Class of 2011 will be greeted by a variety show put out by many major groups on campus. Garret Marques, a sophomore political science major who will be helping to lead the effort of student-led performances, said it's going to be like 'Night at the Student Center' on steroids.Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0400http://www.nu-news.com/news/2006/06/21/News/Laso-Event.Aims.To.Offer.variety-2117259.shtml 'BEATLESS, A Two-day Poetry/Spoken Word Experience'http://www.laso.neu.edu/connections/publicrelations/2005-2006/beatlesspr.pdfThe biggest collaboration yet; the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), the Haitian Student Union (HSU), the National Black Student Association (NBSA), the Office of Affirmative Action and Diversity (OAAD), the Latino Student Cultural Center (LSCC), Alpha Rho Lambda Sorority, Inc./Alianza de Raices Latinas, Beta Chapter, and Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Nu Chapter Present: 'BEATLESS, A two-day Poetry/Spoken Word Experience' on October 12 in the Ballroom and on October 19 in West Addition. Doors open at 6:30 pm and refreshments will be served.Mon, 10 Oct 2005 12:00:00 -0400http://www.laso.neu.edu/connections/publicrelations/2005-2006/beatlesspr.pdf