La Colina
La economía perjudica a Latinos
Problemas impactan a la comunidad
Los problemas de la economía y el mercado de crédito del ano pasado han caudado los precios de casas a caer en picado, forzado las ejecuciones hipotecarias, retrasado la economía en general y puesto empresas en peligro financio.
Compradores de casas por la primera vez, especialmente ellos de bajos ingresos, han sufrido particularmente porque prestamistas son mas reacios a correr riesgos. (6 Comments)
Housing woes rough on Latino immigrants
The housing market crash and the ensuing troubles in credit markets in the past year have caused home values to plummet, forced mortgage foreclosures, slowed the economy and put many businesses in financial peril.
First-time, low-income home buyers have been particularly hard hit as lenders are increasingly reluctant to take chances on them. (0 Comments)
Evening celebrates diversity in Latino culture
Roots made of paper stretched from the stage toward the audience between posters celebrating the uniqueness of Latino countries worldwide.
People of diverse heritages gathered Saturday in the Union Great Hall to share a meal, enjoy a variety of performances and celebrate the message of Noche Latina: "One family, many roots. (0 Comments)
Noche Latina atrae a muchos
Grupos presentan elementos culturales Latinos
Raíces hechas de papel se extendieron desde el escenario hacia el público entre carteles, celebrando la singularidad de los países Latinos alrededor del mundo.
Personas de decendencia diversa se reunieron en el Great Hall el sábado para compartir una cena, disfrutar de una variedad de presentaciones y celebrar el mensaje de la Noche Latina: "Una familia, muchas raíces. (0 Comments)
Decir adiós - más difícil que parece
Tener que decir adiós siempre ha sido difícil para mí.
No importa si es algo esperado o si es una sorpresa. Yo nunca sé qué decir cuando sé que no voy a ver a una persona por un tiempo prolongado.
Lo malo es que me ha tocado decir adiós demasiadas veces. (0 Comments)
Saying goodbye is never easy
Having to say goodbye has always been hard for me.
It doesn't matter if it's expected or simply a surprise. I never know what to say when I know that I'm not going to see somebody for a long time - or, worst yet, ever again.
The bad thing is that I have had to say goodbye too many times. (0 Comments)
Unwrapping the gift of dual citizenship
Editors' note: Toriello is a UNC student originally from Guatemala. He is studying abroad in Brazil this summer. Being a dual citizen of Guatemala and the United States has brought me a lot of blessings throughout my life. The little blue passport from the north has allowed and granted me the strange honor of being able to cross its imaginary line without any problems. (0 Comments)
Las experiencias de un Latino en Brasil
Nota de los editores: Toriello es un estudiante de UNC originario de Guatemala. Él está de intercambio en Brasil este semestre.
Ser un ciudadano de doble nacionalidad de Guatemala y Estados Unidos me ha traído muchísimas bendiciones durante mi vida.
El pasaporte azulito del norte me permite/otorga el extraño honor de poder cruzar su línea imaginaria sin problema alguno. (1 Comment)
Fiestas Latinas animan el área
Inmigrantes de Latinoamérica y personas que disfrutan de salsa y otros bailes típicos Latinos no tienen que viajar hasta otros países o ciudades como Miami para bailar.
Varios restaurantes y clubes en el Triángulo tienen noches de música Latina, donde disc jockeys tocan salsa, merengue y reggaetón. (0 Comments)
Triangle serves up salsa, merengue
Latin American immigrants and people who like to dance salsa and other typical Latin dances don't have to travel internationally or to cities such as Miami to dance.
Various restaurants and clubs in the Triangle have Latin music nights when DJs play salsa, merengue and reggaetón. (0 Comments)
Briefs
Robberies victimize local Latinos Latinos in Chapel Hill and Carrboro have been victims of a series of robberies this month. Ten robberies have been reported in Carrboro and three in Chapel Hill. Those in Chapel Hill occurred during the same night. The victims have described the suspect in similar ways, leading the police from both cities to believe that the same people are responsible for the 10 robberies, in which only one victim was not Latino. (0 Comments)
