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Fraternity Honors Memory<br />
<strong>of</strong>Deceased Brother<br />
Service for SB student remembered by many<br />
by Fernando Tirado and Yahira Acosta<br />
On February 10, the<br />
Brothers <strong>of</strong> Sigma Lambda<br />
Beta Fraternity came together<br />
in the Peace Studies Center in<br />
Old Chem to remember their<br />
brother, Victor Correa Ortiz,<br />
who had passed away during<br />
the winter break. Friends and<br />
acquaintances <strong>of</strong> Victor<br />
attended, as well as many<br />
fraternities and sororities.<br />
Victor had only been in the<br />
fraternity for a month before<br />
the tragic accident, while<br />
visiting his family in Puerto<br />
Rico, claimed his life.<br />
<strong>The</strong> memorial service<br />
was conducted by Sr. Margret<br />
Ann Landry <strong>of</strong> Catholic<br />
Campus Ministries, and many<br />
-A Day <strong>of</strong><br />
Empowerment<br />
-by Jessica Gonzalez -<br />
<strong>of</strong> Victor's fraternity brothers<br />
read the liturgy and words <strong>of</strong><br />
remembrance. Johnny<br />
Walters <strong>of</strong> the Gospel Choir<br />
sang a solo dedicated to<br />
Victor touched<br />
many by letting<br />
us into his heart.<br />
Victor, who was his suitemate<br />
in Sanger college. Charlie<br />
G6mez <strong>of</strong> the Latin American<br />
Poets Society read to those<br />
attending the service, a poem<br />
whicht was dedicated to<br />
Victor's memory.<br />
Juan Ricky Mestres<br />
who was present at the time <strong>of</strong><br />
Victor's accident, expressed<br />
his thoughts and feelings<br />
towards his best friend in a<br />
letter written only hours after<br />
his accident. He describedin<br />
the letter how Victor touched<br />
many by letting us into his<br />
heart.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Brothers <strong>of</strong> Sigma Lambda<br />
Beta Fraternity and Victor's<br />
family, we would like to thank<br />
everyone who attended the<br />
memorial service. We are<br />
grateful for all your support<br />
and encouragement in our<br />
time <strong>of</strong> need.<br />
I· ill Lu<br />
THIRD LAT FUERZA<br />
ANNUAL CO1 LATINA<br />
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On February 25,1993,<br />
the Latin American Students<br />
Organization will be<br />
sponsoring their annual Youth<br />
Empowerment Day. This is a<br />
special day where each LASO<br />
member can use their talent to<br />
make a difference.<br />
Approximately 80 students<br />
from inner city schools will be<br />
brought up to Stony Brook.<br />
LASO members schedule<br />
many different activities for<br />
the high school students. <strong>The</strong><br />
day will begin with an<br />
introduction to Stony Brook.<br />
At the same time, all Stony<br />
Brook students will share their<br />
aspirations with these high<br />
school students. <strong>The</strong><br />
importance <strong>of</strong> minority<br />
enrollment in college and the<br />
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