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...have observed that with the existence of so many different Latin American clubs, some distinct problems arise. The first problem is that instead of the unity that clubs express as their goal, there is a sense of separation within the Latin American culture. Because of this separation a second problem arises: competition between clubs. And lastly, the existence of a large number of clubs causes confusion for those students who are from a mixed Latin American background. To which club or clubs do they belong? Or must they form a club of their...

Author: By Nancy RAINE Reyes, | Title: Where Do I Fit In? | 3/14/1994 | See Source »

...fury of ideas mingles with his explosive emotions to make him one of the most unpredictable characters seen in many years. Surprisingly, the viewer rarely wonders, "where is this film going?" The viewer understands the film follows Johnny 's aimless wanderings, but like, Johnny , the viewer sees the distinct change in the end, or so one thinks. By the end of the film, after the climactic moment of the abduction of Sophie by the pretentious, pompous, sex-crazed "landlord " Sebastian and the following attempts to kick him out of the house, Johnny returns from his many days of wandering, beaten...

Author: By G. WILLIAM Winborn, | Title: Leigh Shows the Bitter Truth | 3/10/1994 | See Source »

...irreverent spirit matches Davis' scenes together, with their bantering camaraderie flowing naturally, are some of the best moments "Angie" has to offer. As Angie's best friend Tina, Aida Turturro at first only barely escapes becoming a Rosie O'Donnell clone; yet as the film progresses she develops a distinct voice that serves as a nice contrast to Angie...

Author: By Jeannette A. Vargas, | Title: Babes in Bensonhurst | 3/3/1994 | See Source »

...There has been a quest for an identity among Cuban-Americans," Manuel F. Cachan '96 said. "We are culturally distinct form other Hispanic groups, and we have particular political concerns, such as democracy for Cuba, which unites...

Author: By H. NICOLE Lee, | Title: Cuban-Am. Students Form Campus Group | 2/25/1994 | See Source »

...same separatist mentality has resulted in "ethnic theme houses" at Stanford University, the Malcolm X House at Columbia University, a separate Black yearbook at the University of Pennsylvania, distinct houses for different ethnic groups at Oberlin College, including an Asian House for Asians, the so-called "J" House for Jews, the Spanish House for Latinos, the African Heritage House for Blacks and the image-enhancing Third World House for foreign students...

Author: By Gabe Sterling, | Title: Erring in the Name of Multiculturalism | 2/25/1994 | See Source »

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