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Samantha Lim
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Ozomahtli
You may have heard of Ozomatli, the alternative/Latin band whose hits include "Cut Chemist Suite" or "Saturday Night," but did you know their name derives from the Nahuatl word for monkey? Ozomahtli is the 11th daysign of the Aztec Borgia Codex, a manuscript that served as a 260 ritual calendar of sorts as well as used by religious figures made of beautiful painted animal skins. The monkey represents art, music and harmony - a perfect fit for the musical band. -
LaGente.org's Winter 2010 Poetry Contest
Thanks for your submissions!! Check out the winners in our upcoming Winter 2010 issue of La Gente; they'll be posted online once the newsmag hits the stands. -
Estimates of up to 100,000 Dead in Haiti's 7.0 Earthquake
Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake yesterday, Jan. 12. There has been a worldwide response with nations and organizations alike sending aid. Haiti must clean up and rebuild their infrastructure; as of yet such necessities as water and electricity are unavailable. -
Rallying for Education
LOS ANGELES – The two day protest at the University of California Regents (UC Regents) meeting demonstrated a state-wide solidarity against fee hikes in California’s universities.
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