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Students roast marshmallows Sunday afternoon at Cinco de Mayo bonfire hosted by Alianza. Alianza and Associated Student Government have received criticism for their e-mail asking students to celebrate Cinco de Mayo respectfully.

International students from Mexico take issue with Cinco de Mayo letter

May 7, 2013

Weinberg sophomore Pablo Garcia Romero grew up in Mexico and had the day off from school every year for Cinco de Mayo. So when an email about the holiday circulated through campus Saturday night, reminding...

Students roast marshmallows over a fire during the Alianza Fuego Bonfire Sunday afternoon. The event not only celebrates Cinco de Mayo, but also aims to show how to respectfully celebrate the holiday.

Students celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Lakefill bonfire

May 5, 2013

Rather than celebrating Cinco de Mayo with tacos or tequila, a group of Northwestern students gathered Sunday at the Lakefill to roast marshmallows and break pinatas. The Alianza Fuego Bonfire, which...

Letter to the Editor: ASG, Alianza officials call for ‘respectful’ celebration of Cinco de Mayo

May 2, 2013

With El Cinco de Mayo coming up this weekend, we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the actual meaning of the occasion, and how that should guide the way we celebrate this Sunday. Every year,...

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