In Arizona, Immigrant Deaths Hit Record High
Although illegal immigration is down, a record number of dead bodies were found in the Arizona desert over the past year.
When Drug Cartels Silence the Press, Social Media Tells the Story
In Mexico, the deadliest country for journalists this year, many news outlets have stopped reporting on crime, drug trafficking, and government corruption out of fear of the drug cartels. As the news became increasingly censored, many citizens turned to social media as a way to inform the public.
A Bridge Between Two Legal Cultures
Dealing with international law does not always lead to smooth sailing. Cultural barriers can only make things even more sticky. But, the opportunities for an enterprising young lawyer in this field are many. As a senior associate at global law firm Mayer Brown, Georgina Fabian understood this quite well. She saw a continuous growth in … Read more
Chicago Enters the World Cup Experience
BY ARIANNA HERMOSILLO AND RACHEL METEA, PHOTOS BY GRIZEL PRECIADO The streets of Chicago were bursting at the seams last Friday to celebrate the beginning of one tournament and the end of another. Diehard Blackhawks fans waiting for the victory parade stopped to catch a glimpse of another major sport moment – a face-off between … Read more
Immigration Law Reaches Across the Country
Gina Leal said she considers herself lucky. Born in Mexico City, Leal is not only a DePaul sophomore, but also a U.S. citizen. However, while Leal studies anthropology and Latino studies, 90 percent of her family remains in Mexico. While the new immigration law SB1070 applies only in the state of Arizona, it has had … Read more
Thousands Take the Streets of Chicago Protesting for Immigration Reform
If you were to have attended last Saturday’s march that flooded the streets of Chicago, you would have heard the shouts of over 40 DePaul students yelling, “si se puede.” Their voices joined over 20,000 others in a march that protesting against the new Arizona law. “This march is going to let everyone know that … Read more
Indigenous Traditions with a Twist of Coca-Cola: Mayans Market their Culture Amidst Globalization
An egg traced along a young Mayan girl just before a shaman snaps the neck of a chicken in a sacrifice that goes unnoticed by many. This is the Mayan church of San Juan where pine needles, candlesticks, and Coca-Cola bottles blanket the church floor. Chants be heard as ceremonial cups of Coca Cola and … Read more
Sexuality and Globalization are Key Parts in Carnaval, says Students Studying Abroad
Joel Lydic, a senior at DePaul celebrates in costume at Carnaval in Mérida, Mexico. | RACHEL METEA Glittered-masks, parades, and Corona floats took the streets at this years’ Carnaval in Mérida, Mexico, where several DePaul University students are studying abroad. “Carnaval was a little cheesy and way too commercial. Almost every float was a beer … Read more
In drug war, things fall apart and US walks away
Posted by Rachel Metea on May 23, 2011 · 1 Comment
The U.S. is a star player in the drug war. However, when it comes time to play an active role in ending the game, the U.S. suddenly calls timeout and sits on the sidelines.
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