Word: distinctive
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There are now five major Latin American clubs recognized at Harvard: LaO, Raza, Latinas Unidas, the Harvard Forum on Hispanic Affairs and the newest addition, CAUSA. All are for distinct groups: Puerto Ricans, Hispanic women, Chicanos, politically involved Hispanics and Cuban-Americans...
...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...
...Latin American culture is quite different from other minority cultures in the United States. It is comprised of dozens of distinct Latin American cultures, and in many cases there are few similarities between any two of these. And so, to some extent it is understandable that each of these cultures would want to have its own group with its own leaders and its own ideas and activities, especially at Harvard...
...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...
...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...