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Founded 1901

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Hispanic food brings a culture together

Hispanic food brings a culture together

Evan Greissinger, Community Journalist September 15, 2024

La Tienda Mexican San Jose is one of Whitewater’s authentic Hispanic stores/restaurants that the town has to offer. The store is located at 148 W. Main St. Customers can shop, as well as eat inside the...

Montserrat Cuevas, a Spanish major from Whitewater, walks among the colorful flags carried by the Latinos Unidos student organization. A perfect fall day greeted the UW-Whitewater Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, as floats, student organizations and royalty made their way along Main Street and Prairie Street in Whitewater.

The importance of Hispanic culture

Mackenzie Juedes, Assistant Community Editor September 15, 2024

As the calendar hits mid-September, communities across the United States are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The month is an annual observance that starts Sept. 15 and goes until Oct. 15. This month-long...

Department of Languages and Literatures Chair Elena Levy-Navarro

What is the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month?

As Americans and as Warhawks, we celebrate our rich and diverse cultural heritage. During Hispanic Heritage Month we are reminded how Hispanic people and their cultures have contributed to the fabric of...

“I think it really does impact the community, there are not many hispanic stores around and helps with setting their foods in the community. A lot  of students come here to get stuff that is exotic. The popular thing here lately are the Rosquillas, it's sweet and it's really popular right now. You can find a lot of Mexican candy, beer, and hostadas. It is always welcome to everybody,” said La Tienda Mexican San Jose’s business owner, Juana Borras.

More than a store

Juana Borras, owner of La Tienda Mexican San Jose, Contributor September 18, 2022

Question: How does La Tienda Mexicana "San Jose" help create a sense of community for people from Hispanic cultures? Answer: I think it really does impact the community. There are not many Hispanic...

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