Author: Lizette Gonzalez

Three dining hall workers smiling. Hearts float around their heads.
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OPINION: Respect for dining hall workers starts with a smile

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Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 has an important message: Say “hello” and “thank you” to our dining workers.

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A drawing of three latine people standing in three differently-colored hearts. The people reach out of the boundaries of their heart to hold hands. All are smiling, and the background is a rainbow of bright colors.
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OPINION: A message to first-generation Latine first-years

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Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 is a first-gen, Latine first-year. Safe spaces have been crucial during her transition to the 5Cs, but she has noticed a major issue with actually addressing the major culture shock experienced by students like her.

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A drawing of three latine people standing in three differently-colored hearts. The people reach out of the boundaries of their heart to hold hands. All are smiling, and the background is a rainbow of bright colors.
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Opinión: Como estudiantes Latine de primera generación, debemos de sentir orgullo sobre nuestra identidad.

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“¡Hola Lizette! ¿Cómo estás?” El fin de semana pasado, esta simple frase casi me hizo llorar cuando me subí al autobús para ir al retiro de Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA). Escuchar español automáticamente me recordó a mi familia y a mi mamá. Como estudiante de primera generación, ingresar al

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